Dina.
If I were Hilda or Netta you would not be afraid to let any one see it.
Rörlund.
Oh, Dina, you cannot possibly realise the thousand considerations When a man is singled out as a moral pillar of the society he lives in, why—he cannot be too careful. If I were only sure that people would not misinterpret my motives But no matter; you must and shall be helped to rise. Dina, shall we make a bargain that when I come—when circumstances permit me to come—and say: Here is my hand—you will take it and be my wife?—Do you promise me that, Dina?
Dina.
Yes.
Rörlund.
Thank you, thank you!—Oh, Dina, I love you so Sh! some one is coming. Dina, for my sake—go out to the others.
[She goes out to the coffee-table. At the same moment Rummel, Sandstad, and Vigeland enter from the Consul's office, followed by Consul Bernick, who has a bundle of papers in his hand.
Bernick.
Then that matter is settled.
Vigeland.
Yes, with the blessing of God, so let it be.
Rummel.
It is settled, Bernick! A Norseman's word stands firm as the Dovrefjeld, you know!
