CARL (_announcing_).
Dr. Bolz!
ADELAIDE.
Ah! He at least will be no such paragon of virtue!--Where is the
Colonel?
CARL.
In Miss Ida's room.
ADELAIDE.
Show the gentleman in here.
[_Exit_ CARL.]
I feel somewhat embarrassed at seeing you again, Mr. Bolz; I shall
take pains to conceal it.
_Enter_ BOLZ.
BOLZ.
A poor soul has just left you, vainly seeking consolation in your
philosophy. I too come as an unfortunate, for yesterday I incurred
your displeasure; and but for your presence, which cut short a
vexatious scene, Mr. von Senden, in the interests of social propriety,
would doubtless have pitched into me still harder. I thank you for the
reminder you gave me; I take it as a sign that you will not withdraw
your friendly interest in me.
ADELAIDE (_aside_).
Very pretty, very diplomatic!--It is kind of you to put so good a
construction on my astonishing behavior. But pardon me if I presume to
interfere again; that scene with Mr. von Senden will not, I trust,
give provocation for a second one?
BOLZ (_aside_).
This eternal Senden! (_Aloud_.) Your interest in him furnishes me
grounds for avoiding further consequences. I think I can manage it.
ADELAIDE.
I thank you. And now let me tell you that you are a dangerous
diplomatist. You have inflicted a thorough defeat on this household.
On this unfortunate day but one thing has pleased me--the one vote
which sought to make you member of Parliament.
BOLZ.
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