Boletta.

But for heaven’s sake don’t let him suspect anything.

Hilda.

Oh, how can you think I would. [In a lower tone.] There!—now Hans has managed to clamber up. Hans——! Can’t you see by the look of him that his name is Hans?

Boletta.

[Whispers.] Do be good now! I warn you!

Lyngstrand enters from the right, a parasol in his hand.

Lyngstrand.

I must beg your pardon, young ladies, for not being able to keep up with you.

Hilda.