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Johan.

Ah, Martha!

Martha.

Oh—Johan—is that you?

Johan.

Have you been out so early too?

Martha.

Yes. Wait a little; the others will be here soon. [Turns to go out to the left.

Johan.

Tell me, Martha—why are you always in such a hurry?

Martha.

I?

Johan.

Yesterday you seemed to keep out of my way, so that I could not get a word with you; and to-day——

Martha.

Yes, but——

Johan.

Before, we were always together—we two old playfellows.

Martha.

Ah, Johan, that is many, many years ago.

Johan.

Why, bless me, it's fifteen years ago, neither more nor less. Perhaps you think I have changed a great deal?

Martha.

You? Oh yes, you too, although——