Strawman.
They add to all men’s—
Stiver [hastily].
Gains!
Strawman.
And gaiety.
[Mrs. Halm, Lind, Anna, Guldstad, and Miss Jay, with the other guests, come out. All eyes are turned upon Falk and Svanhild. General amazement when they are seen standing apart.
Miss Jay [among the Aunts, clasping her hands].
What! Am I awake or dreaming, pray?
Lind [who has noticed nothing].