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?