Rosmer.

Well, it was lucky for him——

Kroll.

To be sure it was. [Leans over the table towards Rosmer.] And that brings me to a matter it is my duty to warn you about, for our old—for our former friendship’s sake.

Rosmer.

My dear Kroll, what can that be?

Kroll.

It is this: there are things going on behind your back in this house.

Rosmer.

How can you think so? Is it Reb—is it Miss West you are aiming at?