Laura. I know that I should never have got Axel, but for you.
Mathilde. That is true.
Laura. Oh, Mathilde, I am so happy now!
Mathilde. And I wish you every happiness.
Axel (taking LAURA'S arm). Now you may go and travel abroad, Mathilde!
Mathilde. Yes!—and my next book shall be a better one.
Axel. Your next—?
[Curtain.]