[In a low voice.] Oh Lord,—if I don’t believe that’s him coming.

Rebecca.

[Starts.] After all then——? [Resolutely.] Well well; so be it.

Johannes Rosmer enters from the hall.

Rosmer.

[Sees the hand-bag, etc., turns to Rebecca, and asks:] What does this mean?

Rebecca.

I am going.

Rosmer.

At once?