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.