Rita.

Oh, come—responsible! Surely Asta has come to years of discretion? I should say she was capable of choosing for herself.

Allmers.

Yes, we must hope so, Rita.

Rita.

For my part, I don’t think at all ill of Borgheim.

Allmers.

No, dear—no more do I—quite the contrary. But all the same——

Rita.

[Continuing.] And I should be very glad indeed if he and Asta were to make a match of it.