Do you believe in it, then?

Madam Helseth.

[Goes and shuts the window.] Oh, you’d only be for laughing at me, Miss. [Looks out.] Why, isn’t that Mr. Rosmer on the mill-path again——?

Rebecca.

[Looks out.] That man there? [Goes to the window.] No, that’s the Rector!

Madam Helseth.

Yes, so it is.

Rebecca.

This is delightful. You may be sure he’s coming here.

Madam Helseth.