Hamar. But surely it is only imagination on your part, to think that you never have time?
Tjaelde. Oh, well, perhaps I have time but not inclination.
Signe. And how do things stand where you have been?
Tjaelde. Badly.
Valborg (coming forward). Welcome home, father!
Tjaelde. Thank you, dear!
Hamar. Is it not possible to save anything?
Tjaelde. Not at present; that is why I took the horse.
Hamar. Then the bay horse is the only thing you get out of the smash?
Tjaelde. Do you know that I might say that horse has cost me three or four thousand pounds?