Lyngstrand (taking her arm, laughing contentedly). This is a
jolly lark.

Hilde. Lark?

Lyngstrand. Yes; because it looks exactly as if we were engaged.

Hilde. I'm sure you've never walked out arm in arm with a lady
before, Mr. Lyngstrand. (They go off.)

Wangel (who is standing beside the beacon). Dear Ellida, now we
have a moment to ourselves.

Ellida. Yes; come and sit down here, by me.

Wangel (sitting down). It is so free and quiet. Now we can have a
little talk together.

Ellida. What about?

Wangel. About yourself, and then about us both. Ellida, I see
very well that it can't go on like this.

Ellida. What do you propose instead?

Wangel. Perfect confidence, dear. A true life together--as
before.

Ellida. Oh, if that could be! But it is so absolutely impossible!