Good morning, Colonel!
IDA (with a friendly greeting).
Good morning, Edward. Help me to admire the new dahlias that father has grown.
COLONEL.
But do not trouble the professor. Such trifles no longer interest him; he has bigger things in his head.
OLDENDORF.
At all events I have not lost my ability to enjoy what gives you pleasure.
COLONEL (grumbling to himself).
You have not given me much proof of that. I fear you take pleasure in doing the very things that vex me. You are doubtless quite busy now with your election, Mr. Future Member of Parliament!