Norbert.

You said you had something to tell me, father.

Richard.

Yes, yes; to be sure. But first, haven't you something to tell me?

Norbert (with an embarrassed smile).

Yes; but not to-day--when you're so----

Richard.

The very day, dear boy! To-morrow I may but there's nothing to tell, after all. Aunt Beata and I have seen this coming and it has made us very happy.

Norbert.

(Flinging his arms about his father.) Father! Father!