And she herself died soon after? I suppose you did all you could for her without exciting attention?

Bernick.

She was proud; she betrayed nothing, but she would accept nothing.

Johan.

Well, at any rate, you did right in taking Dina into your house.

Bernick.

Oh, yes—— However, it was really Martha that arranged that.

Johan.

Ah, it was Martha? By-the-bye, where is Martha to-day?

Bernick.