Mrs. Elvsted.

Yes, do.

Berta.

[Laying down the letter.] I think I had better put out the lamp. It’s smoking.

Mrs. Elvsted.

Yes, put it out. It must soon be daylight now.

Berta.

[Putting out the lamp.] It is daylight already, ma’am.

Mrs. Elvsted.

Yes, broad day! And no one come back yet——!