Allmers.

If she can and will.

Rita.

You used to call her your little Eyolf. [Seizes her hand.] Henceforth you shall be our Eyolf, Asta! Eyolf, as you were before.

Allmers.

[With concealed emotion.] Remain—and share our life with us, Asta. With Rita. With me. With me—your brother!

Asta.

[With decision, snatches her hand away.] No. I cannot. [Turning.] Mr. Borgheim—what time does the steamer start?

Borgheim.

Now—at once.