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 Hilda.

Thrilling to think of, yes. [Points suddenly to the left.] Oh, look there!

Lyngstrand.

[Looking in the direction indicated.] The big English steamer! And right in at the pier!

Wangel and Ellida appear by the pond.

Wangel.

No, I assure you, my dear Ellida, you are mistaken. [Sees the others.] What, are you two here? She is not in sight yet, is she, Mr. Lyngstrand?

Lyngstrand.

The big English boat?

Wangel.

Yes.

Lyngstrand.

[Pointing.] There she lies already, Doctor

Ellida.

Ah—! I knew it.

Wangel.

She is come!

Lyngstrand.

Come like a thief in the night, you might say—softly and noiselessly

Wangel.

You must take Hilda down to the pier. Make haste! I'm sure she would like to hear the music.