MAGDA.
What did you want there?
HEFFTERDINGT.
My errand was useless, for now you are here.
MAGDA.
Do you mean to say that you came for me--you to whom I-- If any one had an interest in keeping me away, it was you.
HEFFTERDINGT.
Are you accustomed to regard everything which those about you do as the result of selfish interest?
MAGDA.
Of course. It's so with me! [Struck by a new thought.] Or perhaps you-- No, I'm not justified in that assumption. [Sharply.] Ah, such nonsense! it is only fit for fairy tales. Well, Pastor, I'll own that I like you now better, much better than of old when you--what shall I say?--made an honorable proposal.