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shall have to face not only ruin but social extinction.

Lona.

Johan, after what you have heard, you must go away, and say nothing.

Bernick.

Yes, yes, Johan, you must!

Johan.

Yes, I will go away, and say nothing; but I will come back again, and then I will speak.

Bernick.

Remain over there, Johan; be silent, and I am ready to share with you——

Johan.

Keep your money, and give me back my good name.

Bernick.

And sacrifice my own!

Johan.

You and your "community" must settle that between you. I must and will make Dina my wife. So I shall sail to-morrow in the Indian Girl——

Bernick.

In the Indian Girl?

Johan.

Yes; the captain has promised to take me. I shall go across, I tell you, sell my farm, and settle up my affairs. In two months I shall be back again.