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 Ellida. It is not Wangel that I am speaking of.

Arnholm.

Not Wangel? But at that time—out at Skioldvik—I don't remember another creature that I could conceive your caring for.

Ellida.

No, no,—I daresay not. For the whole thing was such utter madness.

Arnholm. Do tell me more about this!

Ellida.

Oh, it is enough for you to know that I was not free at that time. And now you do know it.

Arnholm. And if you had been free at that time?

Ellida. What then?

Arnholm.

Would your answer to my letter have been different?

Ellida.

How can I tell? When Wangel came, my answer was different.

Arnholm.

Then what is the use of telling me that you were not free?