Olga. He has promised nothing. But there is much about which he must be careful when he has to look little children in the eyes every day.
Liljekrona. You’re sure he can do it?
Olga. (Not heeding) If it had not been Christmas, perhaps I should not have ventured; but if our Lord dared to place His own son among us sinners, surely we can dare to let our children try to save a human soul.
(Liljekrona’s face twitches and twists. He gently kisses his wife’s hand as if asking forgiveness.)
Liljekrona. The children must come and kiss their Mother’s hand! (They do so, though not just knowing why.)
Olga. (Going to Ruster and holding out her hand) Ruster, it is you who have made our Christmas happy. (He kisses her hand.)
CURTAIN
(The lifted curtain reveals the whole family gathered about the tree, Halla, Torstein and all, while Liljekrona lights the topmost candle.)
TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE
The cover image was repaired to remove a library sticker and is placed in the public domain.