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 Madam Rundholmen.

Oh, I can tell you I've been up since all hours; but one must look a little decent, you know.

[Peeps out, with a kerchief over her head.] Well, what is it? No, you really mustn't look at me, Mr. Stensgård.—Oh, there's some one else!

[Disappears, slamming the door to.

ASLAKSEN.

[Enters from the back with a bundle of papers.]

Good morning, Mr. Stensgård.

Stensgård.

Well, is it in?

Aslaksen.

Yes, here it is. Look—"The Independence Day Celebrations—From our Special Correspondent." Here's the founding of the League on the other side, and your speech up here. I've leaded all the abuse.

Stensgård.

It seems to me it's all leaded.

Aslaksen.

Pretty nearly.

Stensgård.

And the extra number was of course distributed yesterday?

Aslaksen.

Of course; all over the district, both to subscribers and others. Would you like to see it?

[Hands him a copy.