Consul Bernick comes out of his room.
Bernick.
[To the men inside.] Yes, yes, settle it as you please. When the time comes, I shall be ready——[Shuts the door.] Ah, are you there? By-the-bye, Martha, you had better look to your dress a little. And tell Betty to do the same. I don’t want anything out of the way, of course; just homely neatness. But you must be quick.
Lona.
And you must look bright and happy, Martha; remember this is a joyful surprise to you.
Bernick.
Olaf must come down too. I will have him at my side.
Lona.
H’m, Olaf——
Martha.