Will you do my bidding with regard to Ida and the professor? Now I have you!

COLONEL.

Will you do me the favor of choosing your husband this winter while you are with us? Yes? Now I have you!

ADELAIDE.

It's a bargain! Shake hands! [Holds out her hand to him.]

COLONEL (puts his hand in hers, laughing).

Well, you're outwitted.

[Exit through centre door.]

ADELAIDE (alone).

I don't think I am. What, Mr. Conrad Bolz! Is that your reputation among people! You live an irregular life? You have loose morals? You are an evil genius?—