Is one to which a reasonable man

Would easily be reconciled.

Hilar.Oh no—

Or I am not a reasonable man.

She is my wife: has been for twenty years.

Hilde. That’s true—you were a baby in long clothes

When you gained Ida’s heart and she gained yours.

Hilar. Yes—I remember—each of us was won!

I think I see her now! (looking through telescope).

Hilde.Ha! let me look!