KORB.

That he has a fiancée. He has no idea of it. His friend says he has but one lady-love.

ADELAIDE (eagerly).

Who is she?

KORB. His newspaper.

ADELAIDE (relieved).

Ah, indeed. (Aloud.)

One can see by that how many falsehoods people tell. It is good, dear
Korb.

[Exit KORB.]

IDA. What isn't true?