"No. That's why I've not fixed up all certain with her."
And after that, Barbro must have something to show in return; she
confessed about how she could have taken a lad in Bergen, and he was
a carter in a big brewery, a mighty big concern, and a good position.
"And he'll be sorrowing for me now, I doubt," says Barbro, and makes
a little sob. "But you know how 'tis, Axel; when there's two been so
much together as you and I, 'tis more than I could ever forget. And
you can forget me as much as you please."
"What! me?" says Axel. "Nay, no need to lie there crying for that, my
girl, for I've never forgot you."
"Well...."
Barbro feels a deal better after that confession, and says: "Anyway,
paying her fare all the way from America when there's no need...." She
advises him to have nothing to do with that business; 'twould be over
costly, and there was no need. Barbro seemed resolved to build up his
happiness herself.
They came to agreement all round in the course of the night. 'Twas not
as if they were strangers; they had talked over everything before.
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