Yes, do you go ahead, you two. [Turning.] I must speak a word to you before we go, Asta.

Rita.

[Looking at him.] Indeed? Well then, you come with me, Mr. Borgheim.

[Rita and Borgheim go up the wood-path.

Asta.

[Anxiously.] Alfred, what is the matter?

Allmers.

[Darkly.] Only that I cannot endure to be here any more.

Asta.

Here! With Rita, do you mean?