) Bless my soul, she never could forget that Captain
Alving got a Court appointment while she was in service here.
Regina. Poor mother--you worried her into her grave pretty soon.
Engstrand (shrugging his shoulders). Of course, of course; I have
got to take the blame for everything.
Regina (beneath her breath, as she turns away). Ugh--that leg,
too!
Engstrand. What are you saying, my girl?
Regina. Pied de mouton.
Engstrand. Is that English?
Regina. Yes.
Engstrand. You have had a good education out here, and no
mistake; and it may stand you in good stead now, Regina.
Regina (after a short silence). And what was it you wanted me to
come to town for?
Engstrand. Need you ask why a father wants his only child? Ain't
I a poor lonely widower?
Regina. Oh, don't come to me with that tale. Why do you want me to
go?
Engstrand. Well, I must tell you I am thinking of taking up a new
line now.
Regina (whistles). You have tried that so often--but it has
always proved a fool's errand.
Engstrand.
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