Why, yes, of course; I must think of that too! But then—on the other hand—the thought of my poor suffering Ellida——! Oh, my dear Arnholm—wherever I turn, I seem to stand between fire and water!
Arnholm.
There may, perhaps, be no need for you to trouble about Boletta——[Breaking off.] I wonder where she—where they have gone?
[He goes up to the open door and looks out.
Wangel.
[Beside the piano.] Oh I should be so glad to make any possible sacrifice—for all three of them.—If only I knew what!
Ellida enters by the door on the left.
Ellida.
[Rapidly to Wangel.] Be sure you do not go out this morning.
Wangel.