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 Mrs. Alving.

Oh, yes; just as you think best.

Manders.

And here you have the Bank Account of the capital lying at interest to cover the current expenses of the Orphanage.

Mrs. Alving.

Thank you; but please keep it—it will be more convenient.

Manders.

With pleasure. I think we will leave the money in the Bank for the present. The interest is certainly not what we could wish—four per cent. and six months' notice of withdrawal. If a good mortgage could be found later on—of course it must be a first mortgage and an unimpeachable security—then we could consider the matter.

Mrs. Alving.

Certainly, my dear Pastor Manders. You are the best judge in these things.

Manders.

I will keep my eyes open at any rate.—But now there is one thing more which I have several times been intending to ask you.

Mrs. Alving.

And what is that?

Manders.

Shall the Orphanage buildings be insured or not?