One proof especially, if not transcendent,
Yet tells most heavily against defendant:
It has been clearly proved that after dinner
To his and Lind's joint chamber he withdrew,
And there displayed such singular demeanour
As leaves no question—
Guldstad.
[Sees a glimpse of Falk and Svanhild, who separate, Falk going to the background; Svanhild remains standing hidden by the summer-house.
Hold, we have the clue!
Madam, one word!—Falk does not mean to go,
Or if he does, he means it as a friend.
Stiver.
How, you believe then—?
Mrs. Halm.
What do you intend?
Guldstad.
With the least possible delay I'll show
That matters move precisely as you would.
Merely a word in private—
Mrs. Halm.
Very good.
[They go together into the garden and are seen from time to time in lively conversation.
