Arnholm.

So I see. It was not to have been mentioned to us outsiders.

Ellida.

[Lays the bouquet on the table.] No, just so. Not to outsiders.

Lyngstrand.

I promise faithfully I won’t mention it to a living creature.

Ellida.

Oh, I didn’t mean it in that way.—But how are you now? I think you are looking better than you did.

Lyngstrand.

Yes, I think I am getting on quite well. And next year, if I can get to the south——