But Solhoug’s mistress, I see, has forgot

The penniless kinsman. So hard is your mind

That ever of old was gentle and kind.

Margit.

[Choking back her tears.]

Aye, of old—!

Gudmund.

[Looks compassionately at her, is silent for a little, then says in a subdued voice.

Shall we do as your husband said?

Pass the time with talk of the dear old days?