quite agree with it.

Mrs. Evje (getting up). What do you mean? Do you mean that my
husband--?

The Editor. A little fright will be a good discipline for him!

Evje. Is what you quoted meant as an accusation against us--
whether you are serious or whether you are joking?

The Doctor. He is only trying to frighten you with a bogey; it is
not the first time, you know!

Evje. Yes, but what have _I_ to be frightened of? I don't belong to
the Association.

The Editor. But persons who do belong to it frequent your house.
A man is known by the company he keeps.

Mrs. Evje. I really begin to think he _does_ mean it seriously.

The Editor. It is too ugly a thing to jest about, you mean?

Evje. Is it possible that you seriously mean to allude to John as
my servant?

The Editor. Isn't he your servant?

Evje. And to put that in the paper for every one to read?