Halla (aloof). I have no right to call you to task.
Kari (warmly). I know of no one in the world whom I would rather trust than you.
Halla. You are innocent?
Kari. Yes, in this I am innocent.
Halla. God be praised! (Puts her hand on her heart.) If it had been otherwise, I don't see how I could have borne it.
Kari. I shall remember the bailiff for this.
Halla (in an outburst of joy). Let him do his worst! What care we! I am so happy now that I know you are innocent, I could kiss you for joy. (Exultantly.) Kari, will you be my husband?
(It is growing dark.)
Kari (terrified). No, Halla, I cannot.
Halla (stares at him, speechless. Suddenly she goes close to him and scans his face). Have you a wife?