Arnholm.
Never. I have remained faithful to my memories.
Ellida.
[Half-joking.] Oh, nonsense! Let those sad old memories go. I am sure you had much better think about getting happily married.
Arnholm.
Then I have no time to lose, Mrs. Wangel. Remember—I blush to say it—I shall never see seven-and-thirty again.
Ellida.
Well then, all the more reason to make haste. [Is silent for a moment, then says earnestly and in a low tone.] But listen now, my dear Arnholm,—I am going to tell you something I could not have told you at that time, to save my life.
Arnholm.
What may that be?