Mrs. Bernick.

I allowed him to go for a walk with Dina.

Bernick.

H’m; that scatter-brained hussy, Dina——! How could she go and forthwith strike up a friendship with Johan——!

Mrs. Bernick.

Why, my dear Karsten, Dina has no idea——

Bernick.

Well, then, Johan at least should have had tact enough to take no notice of her. I could see Vigeland’s expressive glances.

Mrs. Bernick.

[Dropping her work into her lap.] Karsten, can you understand what has brought them home?