You will have to stand my continuing not to make you a confidant of my actions. You have here given me a printed proof of your friendship, which does not make me long for other proofs.
OLDENDORF (taking up his hat).
I can only say that I deeply regret the occurrence, but do not feel myself in the least to blame. I hope, Colonel, that, when you think the matter over calmly, you will come to the same conclusion. Good-by, Miss Ida. Good day to you.
[Exit as far as centre door.]
IDA (entreating).
Father, don't let him leave us that way!
COLONEL.
It is better than to have him stay.
Enter ADELAIDE.
ADELAIDE (entering in elegant traveling costume, meets OLDENDORF at the door).