Do you mean that perhaps you might——? That at least you would grant me the happiness of coming to your aid as a faithful friend?

Boletta.

No, no, no! Never that! That would be absolutely impossible now. No—Mr. Arnholm—I had rather you should take me——

Arnholm.

Boletta! Will you——!

Boletta.

Yes,—I think—I will.

Arnholm.

You will be my wife?

Boletta.