Rebecca.

Allow me to wish you good morning, Rector Kroll.

[She goes out to the left.

Kroll.

By your leave—— [Sits on the sofa.

Rosmer.

Yes, Kroll, sit down, and let us talk things out amicably.

[He seats himself in a chair directly opposite to the Rector.

Kroll.

I haven’t closed an eye since yesterday. I have been lying thinking and thinking all night.