I
tell you this, so that you shall not have that also to reproach
yourself with. I have been a mother to that much-wronged child; I
have brought her up as well as I was able.
Johan: And have wasted your whole life for that reason.
Martha: It has not been wasted. But you have come late, Johan.
Johan: Martha--if only I could tell you--. Well, at all events
let me thank you for your loyal friendship.
Martha (with a sad smile): Hm.--Well, we have had it out now,
Johan. Hush, some one is coming. Goodbye, I can't stay now. (Goes
out through the farther door on the left. LONA comes in from the
garden, followed by MRS. BERNICK.)
Mrs. Bernick: But good gracious, Lona--what are you thinking of?
Lona: Let me be, I tell you! I must and will speak to him.
Mrs. Bernick: But it would be a scandal of the worst sort! Ah,
Johan--still here?
Lona: Out with you, my boy; don't stay here in doors; go down
into the garden and have a chat with Dina.
Johan: I was just thinking of doing so.
Mrs. Bernick: But--
Lona: Look here, Johan--have you had a good look at Dina?
Johan: I should think so!
Lona: Well, look at her to some purpose, my boy.
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