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 Mrs. Alving.

Let us speak of it plainly, as a matter of business.—Are you waiting for Mr. Manders, Engstrand?

Engstrand.

[At the hall door.] That's just what I'm a-doing of, ma'am.

Mrs. Alving.

Then sit down meanwhile.

Engstrand.

Thank you, ma'am; I'd as soon stand.

Mrs. Alving.

[To Manders.] I suppose you are going by the steamer?

Manders.

Yes; it starts in an hour.

Mrs. Alving.

Then be so good as to take all the papers with you. I won't hear another word about this affair. I have other things to think of

Manders.

Mrs. Alving

Mrs. Alving.

Later on I shall send you a Power of Attorney to settle everything as you please.

Manders.

That I will very readily undertake. The original destination of the endowment must now be completely changed, alas!