Well because,—because I don’t think much would come of his art in any case.—Let us go before they come.

Arnholm.

By all means, my dear Boletta.

[Hilda and Lyngstrand appear beside the pond.

Hilda.

Hi! Hi! Won’t you condescend to wait for us?

Arnholm.

Boletta and I would rather go on ahead.

[He and Boletta go out to the left.

Lyngstrand.