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Lundestad.
It surely can't be?
Stensgård.
It is a union both of the heart and of the understanding. Yes, my fellow citizens, I am engaged to Madam Rundholmen.
Fieldbo.
To Madam Rundholmen!
The Chamberlain.
The storekeeper's widow!
Lundestad.
H'm. Indeed!
The Chamberlain.
Why, my head's going round! How could you?
Stensgård.
A manœuvre, Mr. Bratsberg!
Lundestad.
He has rare abilities!
Aslaksen.
[Looks in at the door, back.] I humbly beg pardon
The Chamberlain.
Oh, come in, Aslaksen! A visit of congratulation, eh?
Aslaksen.
Oh, not at all; I wouldn't presume But I have something very important to say to Mr. Stensgård.
Stensgård.
Another time; you can wait outside.
