Hilda too?
Boletta.
Well, perhaps Hilda might not matter so much. She is hardly more than a child yet; and I believe in her heart she worships Ellida. But with me it is different, you see; a stepmother who is not so very much older than oneself——
Arnholm.
My dear Boletta—you may not have so very long to wait before leaving home.
Boletta.
[Eagerly.] Do you think so? Have you spoken to father about it?
Arnholm.
Yes, I have done that too.
Boletta.