Fieldbo.

And how does she bear it?

Ringdal.

Oh, pretty well, I fancy. You may guess, after the treatment she has met with at home——And, besides, I may tell you she is——Ah, here’s the Chamberlain.

The Chamberlain.

[From the left.] So you are there, my dear Doctor?

Fieldbo.

Yes, I am pretty early astir. Let me wish you many happy returns of the day, Chamberlain.

The Chamberlain.

Oh, as for happiness——! But thank you, all the same; I know you mean it kindly.