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ACT SECOND.
A garden-room at the Chamberlains, elegantly furnished, with a piano, flowers, and rare plants. Entrance door at the back. On the left, a door leading to the dining-room; on the right, several glass doors lead out to the garden.
Aslaksen stands at the entrance door. A Maidservant is carrying some dishes of fruit into the dining-room.
The Maid.
Yes, but I tell you they're still at table; you must call again.
Aslaksen.
I'd rather wait, if I may.
The Maid.
Oh yes, if you like. You can sit there for the present.
[She goes into the dining-room. Aslaksen takes a seat near the door. Pause. Dr. Fieldbo enters from the back.
Fieldbo.
Ah, good evening, Aslaksen: are you here?
The Maid.
[Returning.] You're late this evening, sir.
