Oh, I have been very careful about the bait. My fish rose to it at once.

Dr. Wangel.

Well, well, I must go back to the surgery. Good-bye, Ellida; and, mind, no brooding about the sea!

[Exit.

Mrs. Wangel.

[Ecstatically.] Oh, the sea, the sea!

Hilda.

Yes, you’ll be on it soon. Won’t it be thrilling? I really think you ought to start at once.

Mrs. Wangel.

[Helplessly.] I suppose I ought to pack a few things first?