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 Hilda.

[With a start towards him.] The girl at the desk.

Ragnar.

Yes.

Hilda.

[Threateningly, clenching her hands.] That is not true! You are telling falsehoods about him!

Ragnar.

I would not believe it either until to-day—when she said so herself.

Hilda.

[As if beside herself.] What did she say? I will know! At once! at once!

Ragnar.

She said that he had taken possession of her mind—her whole mind—centred all her thoughts upon himself alone. She says that she can never leave him—that she will remain here, where he is

Hilda.

[With flashing eyes.] She will not be allowed to!

Ragnar.

[As if feeling his way.] Who will not allow her?

Hilda.

[Rapidly.] He will not either!

Ragnar.

Oh no—I understand the whole thing now. After this, she would merely be—in the way.