Well, that is perhaps just what they are.

Dina.

Then that would be the place for me.

Johan.

Yes, I am sure it would; so you must come with us.

Dina.

No, I wouldn’t go with you; I should have to go alone. Oh, I should get on; I should soon be fit for something——

Bernick.

[At the foot of the verandah steps with the two ladies.] Stay here, stay here; I’ll fetch it, my dear Betty. You might easily catch cold.

[Comes into the room and looks for his wife’s shawl.