Oh, but that is quite easily accounted for by the circumstances—the condition—she happened to be in at that time.

Arnholm.

The indications may be read in either way, then.

Wangel.

[Wringing his hands.] And to be powerless to help her! To be at the end of one’s resources! To see no sort of remedy——!

Arnholm.

What if you made up your mind to a change of residence—to move to some other place, where she might live under conditions that seemed to her more home-like?

Wangel.

My dear fellow, do you think I haven’t suggested that to her? I proposed that we should move out to Skioldvik. But she will not.

Arnholm.