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 Johan.

Ah, Martha!

Martha.

Oh—Johan—is that you?

Johan.

Have you been out so early too?

Martha.

Yes. Wait a little; the others will be here soon. [Turns to go out to the left.

Johan.

Tell me, Martha—why are you always in such a hurry?

Martha.

I?

Johan.

Yesterday you seemed to keep out of my way, so that I could not get a word with you; and to-day

Martha.

Yes, but

Johan.

Before, we were always together—we two old playfellows.

Martha.

Ah, Johan, that is many, many years ago.

Johan.

Why, bless me, it's fifteen years ago, neither more nor less. Perhaps you think I have changed a great deal?

Martha.

You? Oh yes, you too, although