Mrs. Wangel.
Yes, the idea of it is wonderfully alluring. [With misgiving.] But I’ve never been on the sea.
Hilda.
[Enthusiastically.] That’s what makes the idea so thrilling. It will be quite a new sensation! The sea is so fresh and buoyant, you know! So rough! Not like these vapid fiords where it’s always calm. Quite different altogether.
Mrs. Wangel.
Ah, there’s Wangel.
[Enter Dr. Wangel.
Hilda.
Bother!
[She returns to her fishing for the carp, which are never caught.