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;