[Laughing.] What an absurd thing to say, Alfred.
Eyolf.
[Looks confidingly up at him.] Oh yes, Papa, what you write is worth a great deal!
Allmers.
[Smiling and stroking his hair.] Well, well, since you say so——But I can tell you, some one is coming after me who will do it better.
Eyolf.
Who can that be? Oh, tell me!
Allmers.
Only wait—you may be sure he will come, and let us hear of him.
Eyolf.