[Turning.] Ah, are you there, Mrs. Wangel? [Bows and approaches.] No, not exactly—it wasn’t the young ladies. It was you yourself, Mrs. Wangel. You gave me permission to come and see you——
Ellida.
Yes, of course I did. You are always welcome here.
Lyngstrand.
Many thanks. I fortunately happened to hear that this was a day of rejoicing in the family——
Ellida.
Ah, so you know that?
Lyngstrand.
Yes; and so I make so bold as to offer you this, Mrs. Wangel——
[He bows and holds out the bouquet.