COLONEL.
Now, sir, how do things stand?
BLUMENBERG.
41 votes for you, Colonel, 34 for our opponents; three have fallen on outsiders. The votes are being registered at very long intervals now, but the difference in your favor remains much the same. Eight more votes for you, Colonel, and the victory is won. We have every chance now of coming out ahead. I am hurrying back, the decisive moment is at hand. My compliments to the ladies!
[Exit.]
COLONEL.
Ida!
[IDA hastens to him.]
Are you my good daughter?