And now I live here so happily with one who has come to me in her stead. I must say that, take it all in all, the fates have been kind to me.

Arnholm.

You have no children by your second marriage?

Wangel.

We had a little boy, two or two and a half years ago. But we did not keep him long. He died when he was four or five months old.

Arnholm.

Is your wife not at home to-day?

Wangel.

Oh yes, she’ll be here very soon. She has gone to bathe. She never misses a day at this season; no matter what the weather may be.

Arnholm.