Arnholm.
[Rises and goes up to Ellida.] I can see that this has pained you deeply, my dear Mrs. Wangel.
Ellida.
Oh yes, I suppose you may put it so, although——
Arnholm.
But after all, it is only what you must have been prepared for.
Ellida.
[Looks at him in surprise.] Prepared for?
Arnholm.
Yes, so I should think.