Mrs. Bernick.
[In the verandah.] The coffee is ready, ladies.
[Martha and Dina have meanwhile helped the servant to bring in the coffee things. All the ladies go out and sit down; they vie with each other in talking kindly to Dina. After a time she comes into the room and looks for her sewing.
Mrs. Bernick.
[Out at the coffee-table.] Dina, don’t you want——?
Dina.
No, thanks; I don’t care for any.
[She sits down to sew. Mrs. Bernick and Rörlund exchange a few words; a moment after, he comes into the room.
Rörlund.
[Goes up to the table, as if looking for something, and says in a low voice.] Dina.