And with regard to Ragna Monsen, are you quite sure of yourself?

Stensgård.

Yes, I am indeed. There’s no mistake possible in this case.

Fieldbo.

Well, then, in heaven’s name, go in and win! It means your life’s happiness! Oh, there’s so much I could say to you——

Stensgård.

Really? Has she said anything? Has she confided in Miss Bratsberg?

Fieldbo.

No; that’s not what I mean. But how can you, in the midst of your happiness, go and fuddle yourself in these political orgies? How can town tattle take any hold upon a mind that is——

Stensgård.