whose judgment he can rely on. He acknowledged that freely
himself, the last time he came up to see me.

Regina. Yes, he has said something of the same sort to me. But I
don't know whether Mrs. Alving could do without me--most of all
just now, when we have the new Orphanage to see about. And I
should be dreadfully unwilling to leave Mrs. Alving, too; she has
always been so good to me.

Manders. But a daughter's duty, my good child--. Naturally we
should have to get your mistress' consent first.

Regina. Still I don't know whether it would be quite the thing,
at my age, to keep house for a single man.

Manders. What! My dear Miss Engstrand, it is your own father we
are speaking of!

Regina. Yes, I dare say, but still--. Now, if it were in a good
house and with a real gentleman--

Manders. But, my dear Regina!

Regina. --one whom I could feel an affection for, and really feel
in the position of a daughter to...

Manders. Come, come--my dear good child--

Regina. I should like very much to live in town. Out here it is
terribly lonely; and you know yourself, Mr. Manders, what it is