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 Lona.

Yes, I should like it very much; you may be sure my thoughts have often been with you all, here in the garden.

Mrs. Bernick.

There have been great changes there too, as you'll see.

[Consul Bernick, Mrs. Bernick, and Lona go down the garden, where they are now and then visible during the following scene.

Olaf.

[At the garden door.] Uncle Hilmar, do you know what Uncle Johan asked me? He asked if I'd like to go with him to America.

Hilmar.

You, you little muff, that go about tied to your mother's apron-strings

Olaf.

Yes, but I won't be so any more. You shall see when I'm big

Hilmar.

Oh, rubbish; you have no real craving for the discipline of danger

[They go down the garden together.

Johan.

[To Dina, who has taken off her hat, and stands at the door to the right, shaking the dust from her dress.] The walk has made you very warm.

Dina.

Yes; it was splendid. I have never had such a nice walk before.