HADDA PADDA. Nor do I want her to abandon her plan.
LADY ANNA. But do you want me to do without both of you at the same time?
HADDA PADDA. Would that be hard for you, mother?
LADY ANNA. Hard—it would be impossible. With all the parties we have, I must have one of you at home.
THE JUDGE. Of course, it would be difficult for mother to manage without your assistance—since Kristrun is going away.
LADY ANNA. I never thought of that, Hrafnhild. Besides, I think it in good taste, since your engagement will be announced to-morrow before Ingolf leaves, for you to remain at home this year till he has passed his examination and comes back.
HADDA PADDA. Yes, that would be in very good taste, if I could only bear it.
LADY ANNA. You must also remember that you would disturb him in his studies, if you were with him this winter.... Just when he wants to concentrate on his work.
HADDA PADDA. I want to make his work easier—that's just what I want to do.
LADY ANNA. I can't do without you, Hadda.