ADELAIDE (seriously).
It is the first one since my father's death that I have cared to mingle with the world again. Besides, I have business that calls me here. You know I came of age this summer, and my legal friend, Judge Schwarz, requires my presence. Listen, Ida, the servants are unpacking, go and see that things are properly put away. (Aside.) And put a damp cloth over your eyes for people can see that you have been crying. [Exit IDA to the right. ADELAIDE quickly goes up to the COLONEL.] What is the matter with Ida and the professor?
COLONEL.
That would be a long story. I shall not spoil my pleasure with it now.
We men are at odds; our views are too opposed.
ADELAIDE.
But were not your views opposed before this, too? And yet you were on such good terms with Oldendorf!
COLONEL.
They were not so extremely opposed as now.
ADELAIDE.
And which of you has changed his views?