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It would not exactly displease me. But it would certainly be a disquieting thought

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Disquieting?

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Yes; you must remember that I am responsible for Asta—for her life's happiness.

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Oh, come—responsible! Surely Asta has come to years of discretion? I should say she was capable of choosing for herself.

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Yes, we must hope so, Rita.

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For my part, I don't think at all ill of Borgheim.

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No, dear—no more do I—quite the contrary. But all the same

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[Continuing.] And I should be very glad indeed if he and Asta were to make a match of it.

[Annoyed.] Oh, why should you be?