[Gently disengaging himself.] Come! Come with me!

Lyngstrand and Hilda, both with fishing-tackle, appear from the right beside the pond.

Lyngstrand.

[Goes rapidly towards Ellida.] Oh, what do you think, Mrs. Wangel—I have something wonderful to tell you!

Wangel.

What is it?

Lyngstrand.

Just fancy—we have seen the American!

Wangel.

The American?