BERTHA. No, not on that account, but—it doesn't matter. I don't know why, but today I don't want any enemies.
[Axel comes in. Bertha and Willmer look distressed.]
AXEL [To Bertha, not noticing Willmer]. Pardon—if I disturb—
BERTHA. Not at all.
AXEL. I only wanted to ask if you had ordered the supper?
BERTHA. Yes, of course—as you wished.
AXEL. Very well. I only wanted to know. [Pause.]
ABEL. How festive you two look! [Bertha and Axel are silent. Willmer breaks the embarrassment by starting for the orchard.] Listen, Gaga—
[She hastens out after Willmer.]
AXEL. What have you ordered for the supper?