(They pass out in the foreground. At the same time ARNHOLM and BOLETTE appear by the upper bank of the pond.)
Bolette (noticing the two as they go out). See there—
Arnholm (in low voice). Hush! Let them go. Bolette. Can you understand what has been going on between them these last few days?
Arnholm. Have you noticed anything?
Bolette. Have I not!
Arnholm. Anything peculiar?
Bolette. Yes, one thing and another. Haven't you?
Arnholm. Well—I don't exactly know.
Bolette. Yes, you have; only you won't speak out about it.
Arnholm. I think it will do your stepmother good to go on this little journey.