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Asta.
Rita asked me to put it on. May I?
Allmers.
Oh, yes; as far as I'm concerned[She sews the crape on his hat.]
Allmers.
[Sitting and looking at her.] Where is Rita?
Asta.
She is walking about the garden a little, I think. Borgheim is with her.
Allmers.
[Slightly surprised.] Indeed! Is Borgheim out here to-day again?
Asta.
Yes. He came out by the mid-day train.
Allmers.
I didn't expect that.
Asta.
[Sewing.] He was so fond of Eyolf.
Allmers.
Borgheim is a faithful soul, Asta.
Asta.
[With quiet warmth.] Yes, faithful he is, indeed. That is certain.
