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Falk [seriously]. You too, my Lind? Lind. Farewell. Falk. You were my nearest one— Lind. No help, it is the pleasure of my dearest one.
[He goes in: Svanhild has remained standing on the verandah steps.
Falk.
So, now I've made a clearance, have free course
In all directions!
Svanhild.
Falk, one word with you!
Falk [pointing politely to the house].
That way, Miss Halm;—that way, with all the force
Of aunts and inmates, Mrs. Halm withdrew.
Svanhild [nearer to him].
Let them withdraw; their ways and mine divide;
I will not swell the number of their band.
Falk.
You'll stay?
