Oh, one can never tell what he might take into his head. I am afraid there is nothing he mightn't think of doing.

Aha! Perhaps you too think he is—well—?

Oh, I don't know what to think about him now. The doctor has been telling me all sorts of things; and putting it all together with several things I have heard him say—

DR. HERDAL looks out, at the door.

Is he not coming soon?

Yes, I think so. I have sent for him at any rate.

[Advancing.] I am afraid you will have to go in, my dear lady—

Oh no! Oh no! I shall stay out here and wait for Halvard.

But some ladies have just come to call on you—

Good heavens, that too! And just at this moment!