Leonarda. She came home to-day. She is resting now. But I have sent back my carriage to bring her here immediately. I want to ask you to take her in--I know no one else--and to comfort her--
Bishop. Indeed I will, Mrs. Falk. I understand what this must cost you.
Leonarda. And will you try--to--to bring those two together again?
Leonarda. Aagot loves him. And--as they both love me--my idea was that when I am gone, and they know that it was my wish, the love they both have for me may bring them together again. I hope so--they are both so young.
Leonarda. Thank you. And I want to make bold to beg you to let grandmother go and live in the country with Aagot--or let Aagot come and live here, whichever they prefer. It would divert Aagot's mind if she had the care of grandmother; and she is very fond of her.
Leonarda. And wherever the grandmother is, Hagbart will be too. Very likely the old lady would help them.
Bishop. I think your idea is an excellent one; and I am amazed that you have had time and strength to think it all out in this manner.
Bishop. Yes; I have just come from her room. Hagbart has excited her; she can stand so little.
Leonarda. Then I expect I had better not go and bid her good-bye. I should have liked to, otherwise.
Bishop. I don't think I ought to allow it.
Leonarda. Then please say good-bye to her from me--and thank her.
Bishop. I will do everything I possibly can.
Leonarda. And your lordship must forgive me for all the upset I have caused here. I did not intend it.
Bishop. I am only sorry that I did not know you sooner. Many things might have been different.
Maid. I was asked to bring you this card, ma'am.
Leonarda. Thank you. Is the General in the hall?
Leonarda. I took the liberty of asking him to call for me here when the boat was signalled.
Bishop. Ask the General to come in. (Exit Maid.) Then it is General Rosen that is to--. (Checks himself.)
Leonarda (searching in her bag).--that is to accompany me? He is my husband.
Bishop. I see I have done you a great injustice, Mrs. Falk.
Leonarda. Yes. (GENERAL ROSEN comes in, dressed in a smart travelling suit and looking very spruce.)
General Rosen. I beg your lordship's pardon--but, time is up.--Mrs. Falk, is this yours? (Gives her a letter.)