genuinely good-hearted, and kind to every one
Ellida.
[Warmly and cordially.] Yes, indeed he is!
Arnholm.
but he must be so utterly different from you, I should think.
Ellida.
You are right there too; we are different.
Arnholm,
Well then, how did it come about? How was it?
Ellida.
You mustn't ask me, my dear Arnholm. I shouldn't be able to explain it to you. And even if I did, you could never really understand a word of my explanation.
Arnholm.
H'm[A little more softly.] Have you ever told your husband anything about me? I mean, of course, about the unsuccessful step which—I was once rash enough to take.
Ellida.
No. How can you think I would? I have never said a word to him—about what you allude to.
Arnholm.
I am glad of that. I felt a little embarrassed at the thought that
Ellida.
You need not at all. I have only told him
