Alfred. How do you know that?
Svava. Because I know that at that time I was quite another girl from what I am now.
Alfred. But there is a natural affinity between those that love one another. I am sure of it. And it was just its much the case at that time, surely?
Svava. We do not feel the natural affinity as long as we are developing on different lines.
Alfred. Have we been doing that? And nevertheless we—
Svava. Nevertheless we love one another. Our paths may be as unlike as they please, if only they lead together in the end.
Alfred. To the same way of thinking, you mean?
Svava. Yes, to our being such comrades as we are now.
Alfred. Such true comrades?
Svava. Such true comrades!