Her life out there has left a deep impression upon her, as you may imagine. In town here people can’t understand it at all. They call her “the lady from the sea.”

Arnholm.

Do they?

Wangel.

Yes. And look here—speak to her about the old days, my dear Arnholm. I am sure it will do her good.

Arnholm.

[Looking doubtfully at him.] Have you any particular reason to think so?

Wangel.

Yes, certainly I have.

Ellida’s Voice.