And then you thought whether it might not be possible with the help of these dear memories to bring a little color into the gray background?

VON KELLER.

[Smiling.] Oh, pray don't--

MAGDA.

Well, between old friends--

VON KELLER.

Really, are we that, really?

MAGDA.

Certainly, sans rancune. Oh, if I took it from the other standpoint, I should have to range the whole gamut,--liar, coward, traitor! But as I look at it, I owe you nothing but thanks, my friend.

VON KELLER.