Does it? Does it really look so?

Ellen.

No, no, no--forgive me! No.

Beata.

But others might want to separate you--for life--for life, Ellen! Do you understand?

Ellen.

Mother!

Beata.

Shall I tell you what to do if ever that happens? Wait till you are of age, and then go to him wherever he is, and say: "My mother sent me." Do you see?

Ellen.