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infallible. Good-night, and thanks for a pleasant evening. [Turns to Thora and the Doctor.] But bless me, I've been positively rude to that fine young fellow!

Fieldbo.

How so?

Thora.

His call, you mean——?

The Chamberlain.

He called twice. It's really Lundestad's fault. He told me he was an adventurer and—and I forget what else. Fortunately I can make up for it.

Thora.

How?

The Chamberlain.

Come, Thora; let us see to it at once——

Fieldbo.

Oh, do you think it's worth while, Chamberlain——?

Thora.

[Softly.] Hush!

The Chamberlain.

When one has done an injustice one should lose no time in undoing it; that's a plain matter of duty. Good-night, Doctor. After all, I've spent an amusing hour; and that's more than I have to thank you for to-day.

Fieldbo.

Me. Chamberlain?