Kroll. There is one, at your service. I am the president.

Brendel. I could tell that as soon as I saw you! Well, it is not
at all impossible that I may come to you and become a member for
a week.

Kroll. Excuse me--we do not accept weekly members.

Brendel. A la bonne heure, my good sir. Ulrik Brendel has never
been in the habit of forcing himself upon societies of that kind.
(Turns to go But I must not prolong my stay in this house, rich
as it is in memories. I must go into the town and find some
suitable lodging. I shall find a decent hotel of some kind there,
I hope?

Rebecca. Will you not have something hot to drink before you go?

Brendel. Of what nature, dear lady?

Rebecca. A cup of tea, or--

Brendel. A thousand thanks to the most generous of hostesses!--but
I do not like trespassing on private hospitality. (Waves his
hand.) Good-bye to you all! (Goes to the door, but turns back.)
Oh, by the way--John--Mr. Rosmer--will you do your former tutor a
service for old friendship's sake?

Rosmer. With the greatest of pleasure.

Brendel. Good. Well, then, lend me--just for a day or two--a