You are not in earnest, Hrafnhild. You know, Kristrun
is going to leave for England next month, your brother has written
for her. And she hasn't been abroad yet, while you have been
twice.
HADDA PADDA. Nor do I want her to abandon her plan.
LADY ANNA. But do you want me to do without both of you at the
same time?
HADDA PADDA. Would that be hard for you, mother?
LADY ANNA. Hard--it would be impossible. With all the parties we
have, I must have one of you at home.
THE JUDGE. Of course, it would be difficult for mother to manage
without your assistance--since Kristrun is going away.
LADY ANNA. I never thought of that, Hrafnhild. Besides, I think it
in good taste, since your engagement will be announced to-morrow
before Ingolf leaves, for you to remain at home this year till he
has passed his examination and comes back.
HADDA PADDA. Yes, that would be in very good taste, if I could
only bear it.
LADY ANNA. You must also remember that you would disturb him in
his studies, if you were with him this winter. ... Just when he
wants to concentrate on his work.
HADDA PADDA. I want to make his work easier--that's just what I
want to do,
LADY ANNA.
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