Ah, Edward, we can't think of that now! But do spare father.
OLDENDORF.
You know how much I stand from him; and I don't give up hope of his becoming reconciled to me. The election once over, I will make another appeal to his heart. I may wrest from him a favorable answer that will mean our marriage.
IDA.
But do humor his little foibles. He is in the garden near his dahlia bed; express your delight over the gay colors. If you go at it skilfully enough perhaps he may still call one the "Edward Oldendorf." We have been talking of it already. Come! [Exeunt both.]
Enter SENDEN, BLUMENBERG, CARL, SCHMOCK.
SENDEN (entering).
Is the Colonel alone?
CARL.
Professor Oldendorf is with him.