Falk.

I’m sure no other mortal man could do it.

But then the heroine? No city maid,

I’ll swear, but of the country, breathing balm?

Guldstad [lifting his finger].

Ah,—that’s the point, and must not be betrayed!—

[Changing his tone.

Pray tell me your opinion of Miss Halm.

Falk.

O you’re best able to pronounce upon her;