A wife? No, he is not doing that. It is impossible.
ADELAIDE.
Well, I heard something of the kind; at least he is said to be much interested in a young lady. People are talking of it.
KORB.
Why, that would be—no, I don't believe it. (Hastily.) But I'll ask him about it at once.
ADELAIDE.
Well, he would be the last person to tell you. One learns such things from a man's friends and acquaintances. The village people ought to know it, I suppose, if a Rosenau man marries.
KORB.
Of course they should. I must get at the truth of that.