AXEL. [In a low voice] Jesus Christ!
LINDGREN. What's that?—Hm—hm!
AXEL. [Looking at his watch] Just wait a few minutes—I have only to write a couple of letters.
CECILIA starts to go with him.
AXEL. [Holds her back] Just a few minutes, my dear—[He kisses her on the forehead] Just a few minutes!
[He goes toward the left.
LINDGREN. Here's the note—you might sign it while you are at it.
AXEL. Give it to me!
[He goes out with an air of determination.