Dr. Wangel.

Ah, Ellida, is that you?

Mrs. Wangel.

Yes, Wangel.

Dr. Wangel.

Not brooding, I trust, dear? Not letting your mind dwell on The Stranger, eh?

Mrs. Wangel.

[Always ready to adopt an idea from any quarter.] Of course, Wangel, I never can quite get the idea of The Stranger out of my mind.

Dr. Wangel.