Mother. Such guile already!

Christine. Already? It's nothing new, I think, although I didn't
know I had it until it was needed.

[Enter Olof.]

Olof. Mother! I am right glad to see you!

Mother. Thanks, my son--and good-bye!

Olof. Are you going? What does that mean? I wish to talk to you.

Mother. No need! She has said all there is to say. You will not
have to show me the door.

Olof. In God's name, mother, what are you saying? Christine, what
does this mean?

Mother (about to leave). Good-bye, Olof! This is more than I can
ever forgive you!

Olof (trying to hold her back). Stay and explain, at least!

Mother. It was not worthy of you! To send her to tell me that you
owe me nothing and need me no more! Oh, that was cruel! [Exit.]

Olof. What did you say, Christine?

Christine. I don't remember, because there were so many things