I will not promise anything. I hate this promising. Things must come as they can.

Martha.

Yes, yes, you are right. You have only to remain as you are—true and faithful to yourself.

Dina.

That I will, Aunt Martha.

Lona.

[Puts in her pocket some papers which Johan has given her.] Good, good, my dear boy. But now, away.

Johan.

Yes, now there’s no time to be lost. Good-bye, Lona; thanks, thanks for all you have been to me. Good-bye, Martha, and thanks to you too for your faithful friendship.

Martha.