Arnholm.

H’m——[A little more softly.] Have you ever told your husband anything about me? I mean, of course, about the unsuccessful step which—I was once rash enough to take.

Ellida.

No. How can you think I would? I have never said a word to him—about what you allude to.

Arnholm.

I am glad of that. I felt a little embarrassed at the thought that——

Ellida.

You need not at all. I have only told him what is true—that I liked you very much, and that you were the truest and best friend I had out there.

Arnholm.

Thank you for that. But now tell me—why have you never written to me since I left?