Stiver [hurriedly to Guldstad].
That is, I mean to say, you know, A voucher for a ten pound note, or so.
Miss Jay [to Lind and Anna].
I wish you joy! How lovely, how delicious!
Guldstad [going up to the ladies].
Pray what has happened?
[To himself.]
This was unpropitious.
Falk [throws his arms about Stiver's neck].
Hurrah! the trumpet's dulcet notes proclaim A brother born to you in Amor's name!
[Drags him to the others. Miss Jay [to the gentlemen].
Think! Lind and Anna—think!—have plighted hearts, Affianced lovers!
Mrs. Halm [with tears of emotion]. 'Tis the eighth in order Who well-provided from this house departs; [To Falk.
Seven nieces wedded—always with a boarder—
[Is overcome; presses her handkerchief to her eyes.