[Tries to seize her hand.
O hear me, Svanhild, hear me then—
Svanhild [pointing quickly to the background].
See there!
[She goes towards the house. At the same moment Mrs. Halm, Anna, Miss Jay, Guldstad, Stiver, and Lind emerge from the background. During the previous scene the sun has set; it is now dark.
Mrs. Halm [to Svanhild].
The Strawmans may be momently expected.
Where have you been?
Miss Jay [after glancing at Falk].
Your colour’s very high.