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 Ringdal.

Sh! The daughter is here.

Fieldbo.

Here?

Ringdal.

The tutor brought her and the two little ones here this morning. Miss Bratsberg is looking after them, quietly you know.

Fieldbo.

And how does she bear it?

Ringdal.

Oh, pretty well, I fancy. You may guess, after the treatment she has met with at home And, besides, I may tell you she is Ah, here's the Chamberlain.

The Chamberlain.

[From the left.] So you are there, my dear Doctor?

Fieldbo.

Yes, I am pretty early astir. Let me wish you many happy returns of the day, Chamberlain.

The Chamberlain.

Oh, as for happiness! But thank you, all the same; I know you mean it kindly.

Fieldbo.

And may I ask, Chamberlain?

The Chamberlain.

One word: be good enough to drop that title

Fieldbo.

What do you mean?