CARL. I am very happy to make your [Carl gives them a look of recognition] acquaintance.
[The young ladies seem surprised and embarrassed; they nod and go out to the orchard somewhat excited.]
CARL. How did they get in here?
AXEL. What do you mean? They are friends of my wife's and this is the first time that they have been here. Do you know them?
CARL. Yes, somewhat!
AXEL. What do you mean to imply?
CARL. H'm, I met them in St. Petersburg late one night!
AXEL. Late one night?
CARL. Yes.
AXEL. Isn't there some mistake?