Would that please you?

Lyngstrand.

I don’t quite know. Yes, I almost think so. But now—for this summer—I prefer you to be like yourself alone—just exactly as you are.

Hilda.

Do you like me best so?

Lyngstrand.

Yes, I like you exceedingly as you are.

Hilda.

H’m,—tell me,—as an artist—do you think I do right in always wearing light summer dresses?

Lyngstrand.