the country.

COLONEL.

He has a great deal to do here. He is a great politician, and works
hard for the good cause.

ADELAIDE.

Yes, indeed, we read of his doings in the newspaper. I drove through
your fields yesterday. Your potatoes are not all in yet. Your steward
didn't get through with the work.

SENDEN.

You Rosenau people are privileged to get through a week earlier than
any one else.

ADELAIDE.

On the other hand, we have nothing to do but to farm. (_Amicably._)
The neighbors send greetings.

SENDEN.

Thank you. We must relinquish you now to friends who have more claim
on you than we have. But will you not receive me in the course of the
day so that I can ask for the news from home? [ADELAIDE _inclines her
head._]