Paul. Then wait till madam is up, and go there afterward.
Lene. What if madam should ask ...?
Paul. Then tell her that I requested you to do so.
Lene (confused). I'm to say that Mr. Warkentin has requested ...
Paul (resolutely). And you are to do what I have requested. Do you understand me?
Lene. Very well, sir!... And I was going to say, the inspector has been here.
Paul. Has he? Back from town already? (Struck by a sudden thought.) Did he possibly have a letter for me?
Lene. I don't know. I think he only wanted to know about the work ...
Paul. And there hasn't been a messenger? Say, from Klonowken?
Lene. No, nothing.