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.