Did you get in a word with him about me and my affairs?

Arnholm.

No, my dear Boletta. I could not manage it; he was so absorbed in something else.

Boletta.

[Sighs.] Ah yes,—he always is.

Arnholm.

[Looking significantly at her.] But remember, you and I are to have another talk about these things, presently.—Where is your father now? Has he gone out?

Boletta.

I think he must be down at the surgery. I’ll go and fetch him.

Arnholm.