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Yes, you are right, and therefore I shall go now. Just do not let him meet you here, before
everything is ready. And talk with Hanne . . . and you yourself . . . yes, dear Louise, you
should not act the coquette.
LOUISE.
Since I must not act according to my own imagination, then I shall not act at all.
BRANDT.
Yes, yes . . . as you wish. (Aside.) God help a man, when his young wife has her own
imagination!
(Goes out through the garden.)
EIGHTH SCENE.
LOUISE (alone).
So my husband is jealous. That is nothing new. He was that the whole time we were
engaged. They have told me so often that jealousy is a sign of love, that at last I have
learned patience with it. I will comply with his moods this time as well. Perhaps
it is for my sister's happiness; we shall see, when we get to know the young gentleman . .
. . But I must warn our old Johan in time, since my poor husband is so confused today
that he can scarcely give himself orderly instructions, let alone other people.
(She is going out on the way to the house.)
NINTH SCENE.
LOUISE. HANNE.
HANNE (comes running).
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