[Coming forward.] Father—is this true?
Hilda.
[Going to Ellida.] Are you going to stay with us after all?
Ellida.
Yes, dear Hilda—if you will have me.
Hilda.
[Struggling between tears and joy.] Oh,—can you ask—if I will——!
Arnholm.
[To Ellida.] This is really quite a surprise!
Ellida.