deserted her?

Bernick: And drank himself to death afterwards.

Johan: And she died soon afterwards, too?

Bernick: She was proud; she betrayed nothing, and would accept
nothing.

Johan: Well, at all events you did the right thing by taking Dina
into your house.

Bernick: I suppose so. As a matter of fact it was Martha that
brought that about.

Johan: So it was Martha? By the way, where is she today?

Bernick: She? Oh, when she hasn't her school to look after, she
has her sick people to see to.

Johan: So it was Martha who interested herself in her.

Bernick: Yes, you know Martha has always had a certain liking for
teaching; so she took a post in the boarding-school. It was very
ridiculous of her.

Johan: I thought she looked very worn yesterday; I should be
afraid her health was not good enough for it.

Bernick: Oh, as far as her health goes, it is all right enough.