Rebecca.
[Looking significantly at Rosmer.] How many are there who do as much—who dare do as much?
Rosmer.
[Returning the look.] Who knows?
Brendel.
My audience is touched. That does my heart good—and steels my will. So now I will proceed to action. Stay—one thing more. [To the Rector.] Can you tell me, Herr Preceptor,—is there such a thing as a Temperance Society in the town? A Total Abstinence Society? I need scarcely ask.
Kroll.
Yes, there is. I am the president, at your service.
Brendel.
I saw it in your face! Well, it is by no means impossible that I may come to you and enrol myself as a member for a week.