[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.