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 Ringdal.

Monsen has absconded.

Fieldbo.

Absconded! Monsen?

Ringdal.

Absconded.

Fieldbo.

Great heavens—-!

Ringdal.

There were ugly rumours yesterday; but then Monsen turned up again; he managed to throw dust in people's eyes

Fieldbo.

But the reason? The reason?

Ringdal.

Enormous losses in timber, they say. Several houses in Christiania have stopped payment, and so

Fieldbo.

And so he has gone off!

Ringdal.

To Sweden, probably. The authorities took possession at Stonelee this morning. Things are being inventoried and sealed up

Fieldbo.

And the unfortunate children?

Ringdal.

The son seems to have kept clear of the business; at least I hear he puts a bold face on it.

Fieldbo.

But the daughter?