Merton [shaking hands with Thwaite]. Good-bye, then, Mr Thwaite. And——
Thwaite [interrupting him]. Now don't start thanking me again! Good-bye, and don't break your neck this time.
[Thwaite goes out]. [Kirstin finishes the strap and hands it to Merton].
Merton. You must let me thank you, Kirstin.
Kirstin [looking up at him and smiling]. Must I?
Merton. And then I shall have to say good-bye to you, too.
Kirstin [forcing herself to be calm]. Yes, it's good-byes, to-day.
Merton. It's no use saying it over and over again, but I do want you to believe how grateful I am to you for saving my life.
Kirstin. You needn't to thank me. I was glad I did.
Merton [half to himself, looking round]. It's so queer when you're leaving a place. It looks different, somehow.