But Adelaide, what if it really would be better for the country to have Oldendorf elected?
ADELAIDE.
Yes, dearest, in that case there is no help for the country. Our State and the rest of the European nations must learn to get along without the professor. You have yourself to attend to first of all; you wish to marry him; you come first.
[Enter CARL.]
What news, Carl?
CARL.
Mr. von Senden presents his compliments and reports 47 to 42. The head of the election committee, he says, has already congratulated him.
COLONEL.
Congratulated? Lay out my uniform, ask for the key of the wine-cellar, and set the table; we are likely to have visitors this evening.