[Looking at Borgheim.] Not everything, you say?

Borgheim.

Oh, I am firmly convinced that there are some things in the world that will never come to an end.

Rita.

I suppose you are thinking of love—and that sort of thing.

Borgheim.

[Warmly.] I am thinking of all that is lovely!

Rita.

And that never comes to an end. Yes, let us think of that, hope for that, all of us.

Allmers.