Oyvind sprang downward; the dog growled and was hushed; but as soon as Marit saw Oyvind coming she sat down on a large stone, as red as blood, tired and overcome by the heat.

He flung himself down on the stone by her side.
"Thank you for coming." "What heat and what a distance! Have you been here long ?" "No.

Since we are watched in the evening, we must make use of the noon.

But after this I think we will not act so secretly, nor take so much trouble; it was just about this I wanted to speak to you." "Not so secretly ?" "I know very well that all that is done secretly pleases you best; but to show courage pleases you also.

To-day I have come to have a long talk with you, and now you must listen." "Is it true that you are trying to be agriculturist for the district ?" "Yes, and I expect to succeed.