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 Madam Rundholmen.

Now, do you know, I'm sometimes of the same opinion.

Heire.

Naturally; when once one has tasted the joys of matrimony Of course, poor Rundholmen was one in a thousand

Madam Rundholmen.

Well, I won't go so far as that; he was a bit rough, and rather too fond of his glass; but a husband's always a husband.

Heire.

Very true, Madam Rundholmen; a husband's a husband, and a widow's a widow

Madam Rundholmen.

And business is business. Oh, when I think of all I've got to attend to, I don't know whether I'm on my heels or my head. Every one wants to buy; but when it comes to paying, I've got to go in for summonses and executions, and Lord knows what. Upon my word, I'll soon have to engage a lawyer all to myself.

Heire.

I'll tell you what, Madam Rundholmen, you should retain Mr. Stensgård; he's a bachelor.

Madam Rundholmen.

Oh, how you do talk! I won't listen to a word more. [Goes out to the right.