Falk.

So, now I’ve made a clearance, have free course

In all directions!

Svanhild.

Falk, one word with you!

Falk [pointing politely to the house].

That way, Miss Halm;—that way, with all the force

Of aunts and inmates, Mrs. Halm withdrew.

Svanhild [nearer to him].

Let them withdraw; their ways and mine divide;