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 Monsen.

But I've had to work for it, Chamberlain. Oh, I know you regard my work with no very friendly eye.

The Chamberlain.

I cannot suppose that your work is in any way affected by my way of regarding it.

Monsen.

Who knows? At any rate, I'm thinking of gradually withdrawing from business.

The Chamberlain.

Really?

Monsen.

The luck has been on my side, I may tell you. I've gone ahead as far as I care to; so now I think it's about time to slack off a little

The Chamberlain.

Well, I congratulate both you—and other people.

Monsen.

And if I could at the same time do you a service, Chamberlain

The Chamberlain.

Me?

Monsen.

When the Langerud woods were put up to auction five years ago, you made a bid for them

The Chamberlain.

Yes, but you outbade me, and they were knocked down to you.