These simple truths made a great impression on Arvid; he had only read the advertisement in the Grey Bonnet, written by Struve, and the review in the Red Cap, coloured by personal friendship. He rose with a brief good-night.
"Are you going already?" asked Beda.
"Yes; are we going to meet to-morrow?"
"Yes, as usual. Good-night."
Sellén and Olle followed him.
"She's a rare child," said Sellén, after they had proceeded a little way in silence.
"I should thank you to be a little more restrained in your criticism."
"I see. You're in love with her!"
"Yes. I hope you don't mind."
"Not in the least. I shan't get into your way!"