Hilda.
Can’t you jump either, Mr. Arnholm?
Arnholm.
I would rather not.
Boletta.
Let us land at the bathing-house steps.
[They punt the boat out to the right.
At that moment Ballested appears from the right, on the footpath, carrying music and a French horn. He greets those in the boat, turns, and talks to them. Their answers are heard farther and farther off.
Ballested.
What do you say?—Yes of course it’s in honour of the English steamer. It’s her last trip this year. But if you want to enjoy the music you mustn’t put off too long. [Calls out.] What? [Shakes his head.] Can’t hear what you say!