Laura. With Mathilde? Well—perhaps Mathilde could go with them?
Axel. You know we can't do without her here—as things are at present.
Laura. Perhaps you would rather I—?
Axel. There is no need for you to ask my leave. You go if you wish.
Laura. Yes, you can do without me.—All the same, I think I shall stay!
Axel. You will stay—with me?
Laura. Yes.
Axel (in a happier voice, coming up to her). That is not out of consideration for your parents?
Laura. No, that it isn't! (He draws back in astonishment. MATHILDE comes in.)
Mathilde. It is all arranged. (To AXEL.) You will stay, then?