VON KELLER.
[Rising.] Pardon me, this seems almost like a cross-examination.
SCHWARTZE.
You must know, then, what I--
VON KELLER.
Pardon me, I wish to know nothing. I came here innocently to make a friendly visit, and you have taken me by surprise. I will not be taken by surprise. [Takes his hat.]
SCHWARTZE.
Dr. von Keller, have you thought what this refusal means?
VON KELLER.
Pardon me, if you wish to know anything, I beg you to ask your daughter. She will tell you what--what-- And now you must let me go. You know where I live. In case-- I am very sorry it has happened so: but-- Good-day, Colonel! [Exit.