Bernick.

Impossible! You must have misunderstood him.

Hilmar.

Then ask him himself. Here come the couple. Only don’t drag me into the business.

Bernick.

[To Rummel and Vigeland.] I shall follow you—in a moment——

[Rummel and Vigeland go out to the right. Johan Tönnesen and Dina come in from the garden.

Johan.

Hurrah, Lona, she’s coming with us!

Mrs. Bernick.