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ACT SECOND.
The garden-room in Consul Bernick's house.
Mrs. Bernick is sitting alone at the work-table, sewing. In a little while Consul Bernick enters from the right, with his hat and gloves on, and a stick in his hand.
Mrs. Bernick.
Are you home already, Karsten?
Bernick.
Yes. I have an appointment here.
Mrs. Bernick.
[Sighing.] Oh, yes; I suppose Johan will be down here again.
Bernick.
No; it's with one of my men. [Takes off his hat.] Where are all the ladies to-day?
Mrs. Bernick.
Mrs. Rummel and Hilda hadn't time to come.
Bernick.
Indeed! They have sent excuses?
Mrs. Bernick.
Yes; they had so much to do at home.
