[Rebecca goes to the door. Madam Helseth tells her something. They whisper together for a few moments. Madam Helseth nods and goes out.

Rosmer.

[Uneasily.] Was it anything for me?

Rebecca.

No, only something about the house-work.—You ought to go out into the fresh air, dear Rosmer. You should take a good long walk.

Rosmer.

[Takes up his hat.] Yes, come. Let us go together.

Rebecca.

No, dear, I can’t just now. You must go alone. But shake off all these gloomy thoughts. Promise me.

Rosmer.