They were now in the province of Scania (skā´nĭ-ȧ). The ancestors of these Scanians are supposed to have given the name, Scandinavia, to the countries of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
A COUNTRY SCENE IN SKANE
Scania is rich and beautiful. It is called "the granary of Sweden." Its plains are dotted with fine old castles and estates.
They reminded Erik of his beloved Hanssonborg, and he pulled the banker's letter to Fru Hansson out of his pocket. Should he send the letter to Fru Hansson?
Erik had gone out alone today and was wandering about the city of Hälsingborg (hĕl´sĭng-bŏr´y'). Johan had stayed at the hotel, nursing a blister on a travel-weary foot. Fru Banker and Inga were resting, and Herr Banker had gone to Copenhagen (kō´p'n-hā´gĕn), Denmark. He would be back for dinner.
HÄLSINGBORG
Erik felt a bit concerned. The trip had taken much longer than he had expected, and there was, even now, no mention of their return home.