KAIA.

[Wringing her hands.] Oh, I feel as if I could not be separated
from you! It's quite, quite impossible!


SOLNESS.

Then be sure you get those foolish notions out of Ragnar's head.
Marry him as much as you please--[Alters his tone.] I mean--don't
let him throw up his good situation with me. For then I can keep
you too, my dear Kaia.


KAIA.

Oh yes, how lovely that would be, if it could only be managed!




SOLNESS.

[Clasps her head with his two hands and whispers.] For I cannot get
on without you, you see. I must have you with me every single day.


KAIA.

[In nervous exaltation.] My God! My God!