Kroll.

What do you say? Ludicrous?

Rebecca.

Yes, ludicrous. For you must let me tell you frankly——

Rosmer.

[Quickly.] No no—be quiet! Not just now!

Kroll.

[Looks from one to the other.] My dear friends, what on earth——? [Interrupting himself.] H’m!

Madame Helseth appears in the doorway on the right.

Madam Helseth.