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 Stensgård.

Yes, to prove to himAh! a proof! Look here, Mr. Ringdal; will you give the Chamberlain this bill from me?

Ringdal.

This bill?

Stensgård.

Yes; it's a matter I can't explain to you; but just you give it to him

Ringdal.

Upon my word, Mr. Stensgård

Stensgård.

And just add these words from me: This is how I treat those who vote against me!

Ringdal.

I shan't forget. [Goes out at the back.

Stensgård.

I say, Mr. Heire—how could you go and palm off that story about the Chamberlain upon me?

Heire.

How could I palm it off on you?

Stensgård.

Yes—it's a lie from beginning to end.

Heire.

No! Is it indeed? I'm delighted to hear it. Do you hear, Mr. Lundestad? It's all a lie about the Chamberlain