Upon the eldest aunt’s suggestion, yes;
She much preferred a place as governess—
Falk.
But of all this I never heard a word!
Svanhild [smiling].
No wonder; they took care that none was heard.
They trembled at the risk “my future” ran
If this were whispered to unmarried Man.
Falk [after gazing a moment at her in meditative sympathy].
That such must be your lot I long had guessed.