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Lona.
I don't care, I'm really proud of it. Well, well, it's the only thing I have done in the world, but it gives me a sort of right to exist. Yes, Johan, when I think how we two began life over there with only our four bare paws
Hilmar.
Hands.
Lona.
I say paws, they were so dirty
Hilmar.
Ugh!
Lona.
and empty too.
Hilmar.
Empty! Well, I must say!
Lona.
What must you say?
Bernick.
H'm!
Hilmar.
I must say—ugh! [Goes out upon the verandah.
Lona.
Why, what's wrong with the man?
Bernick.
Oh, never mind him; he's rather nervous just now. Should you like to take a look round the garden? You haven't been down there yet, and I happen to have an hour to spare.
