[Shakes his head a little; then goes on with his work.
SCENE SECOND.
A room in Åse’s house. Everything in disorder; boxes standing open; wearing apparel strewn around. A cat is lying on the bed.
Åse and the Cottar’s Wife are hard at work packing things together and putting them straight.
Åse.
[Running to one side.]
Kari, come here!
Kari.
What now?
Åse.