COLONEL (_vehemently_).
Thunder and lightning, sir, I have said yes; I am not the man to cap
it with a no!
[_Both walk up and down._]
That appears to end it, Professor! My wishes are of no account to you;
I ought to have known that! We must go our separate ways. We have
become open opponents; let us be honest enemies--
OLDENDORF (_seizing the_ COLONEL'S _hand_).
Colonel, I consider this a most unfortunate day; for I see sad results
to follow. Rest assured that no circumstances can shake my love and
devotion for you.
COLONEL.
We are drawn up in line of battle, as it were. You mean to let
yourself be defeated by an old military man. You shall have your
desire.
OLDENDORF.
I ask your permission to tell Miss Ida of our conversation.
COLONEL (_somewhat uneasy_).
You had better not do that just now, Professor. An opportunity will
come in due time. At present the ladies are dressing. I myself will
say what is necessary.
OLDENDORF.
Farewell, Colonel, and think of me without hard feelings.
COLONEL.
I will try my best, Professor.
[_Exit_ OLDENDORF.]
He has not given in! What depths of ambition there are in these
scholars!
_Enter_ IDA, ADELAIDE.
IDA.
Was not that Edward's voice?
COLONEL.
Yes, my child.
ADELAIDE.
And he has gone away again! Has anything happened?
COLONEL.
Well, yes, girls. To make a long story short, Oldendorf does not
become member for this town, but I.
ADELAIDE} (_together_.
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