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 for, and whose judgment he respects. He frankly admitted as much when he last came to see me.

Regina.

Yes, he mentioned something of the sort to me. But I don't know whether Mrs. Alving can spare me; especially now that we've got the new Orphanage to attend to. And then I should be so sorry to leave Mrs. Alving; she has always been so kind to me.

Manders.

But a daughter's duty, my good girl Of course, we should first have to get your mistress's consent.

Regina.

But I don't know whether it would be quite proper for me, at my age, to keep house for a single man.

Manders.

What! My dear Miss Engstrand! When the man is your own father!

Regina.

Yes, that may be; but all the same Now, if it were in a thoroughly nice house, and with a real gentleman

Manders.

Why, my dear Regina

Regina.

one I could love and respect, and be a daughter to

Manders.

Yes, but my dear, good child