"That you have already become a maiden is no mistake."

He did not say what she had expected, therefore she was silent; but at
that moment she saw the light from a pipe right in front of her. It
was her grandfather, who had just turned the corner and was coming that
way. He stood still.

"Is it here you are, Marit?"

"Yes."

"With whom are you talking?"

"With Oyvind."

"Whom did you say?"

"Oyvind Pladsen."

"Oh! the son of the houseman at Pladsen. Come at once and go in with
me."




CHAPTER V.


The next morning, when Oyvind opened his eyes, it was from a long,
refreshing sleep and happy dreams. Marit had been lying on the cliff,