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Hilda.
Thrilling to think of, yes. [Points suddenly to the left.] Oh, look there!
Lyngstrand.
[Looking in the direction indicated.] The big English steamer! And right in at the pier!
Wangel and Ellida appear by the pond.
Wangel.
No, I assure you, my dear Ellida, you are mistaken. [Sees the others.] What, are you two here? She is not in sight yet, is she, Mr. Lyngstrand?
Lyngstrand.
The big English boat?
Wangel.
Yes.
Lyngstrand.
[Pointing.] There she lies already, Doctor
Ellida.
Ah—! I knew it.
Wangel.
She is come!
Lyngstrand.
Come like a thief in the night, you might say—softly and noiselessly
Wangel.
You must take Hilda down to the pier. Make haste! I'm sure she would like to hear the music.
