Hilmar.

I must say—ugh!

[Goes out upon the verandah.

Lona.

Why, what’s wrong with the man?

Bernick.

Oh, never mind him; he’s rather nervous just now. Should you like to take a look round the garden? You haven’t been down there yet, and I happen to have an hour to spare.

Lona.

Yes, I should like it very much; you may be sure my thoughts have often been with you all, here in the garden.

Mrs. Bernick.