BERND

… An' learned readin' an' writin' an' his trade too the while, an' is so upright an' Christian—well, I feel that I can lay down my head in peace if it is to lay it down to my last sleep.

MRS. FLAMM

Do you know, by the way, father Bernd, that my husband is giving up his office as magistrate? He'll hardly marry your girl.

BERND

They're in a hurry….

MRS. FLAMM

I know, I know. Rose is helpin' along too. She was in to see me this morning. If you wouldn't mind, going to look … right behind the yard … Christie!… There he is….

FLAMM

[Not yet visible, calls:] Presently! In a moment!