ALLMERS. [As before.] Yes, they will perhaps be around us—those whom we have lost.

RITA. [Nods slowly.] Our little Eyolf. And your big Eyolf, too.

ALLMERS. [Gazing straight before him.] Now and then, perhaps, we may still—on the way through life—have a little, passing glimpse of them.

RITA. Where, shall we look for them, Alfred?

ALLMERS. [Fixing his eyes upon her.] Upwards.

RITA. [Nods in approval.] Yes, yes—upwards.

ALLMERS. Upwards—towards the peaks. Towards the stars. And towards the great silence.

RITA. [Giving him her hand.] Thanks!