Lyngstrand. I have an inner conviction of it. And I fancy it will be so cheering for you, too—here in this out-of-the-way place-to know within yourself that you are, so to say, helping me to create.
Bolette (looking at him). Well; but you on your side?
Lyngstrand. I?
Bolette (looking out into the garden). Hush! Let us speak of something else. Here's Mr. Arnholm.
(ARNHOLM is seen in the garden below. He stops and talks to HILDE and BALLESTED.)
Lyngstrand. Are you fond of your old teacher, Miss Bolette?
Bolette. Fond of him?
Lyngstrand. Yes; I mean do you care for him?
Bolette. Yes, indeed I do, for he is a true friend—and adviser, too—and then he is always so ready to help when he can.
Lyngstrand. Isn't it extraordinary that he hasn't married!