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 Lundestad.

It surely can't be?

Stensgård.

It is a union both of the heart and of the understanding. Yes, my fellow citizens, I am engaged to Madam Rundholmen.

Fieldbo.

To Madam Rundholmen!

The Chamberlain.

The storekeeper's widow!

Lundestad.

H'm. Indeed!

The Chamberlain.

Why, my head's going round! How could you?

Stensgård.

A manœuvre, Mr. Bratsberg!

Lundestad.

He has rare abilities!

Aslaksen.

[Looks in at the door, back.] I humbly beg pardon

The Chamberlain.

Oh, come in, Aslaksen! A visit of congratulation, eh?

Aslaksen.

Oh, not at all; I wouldn't presume But I have something very important to say to Mr. Stensgård.

Stensgård.

Another time; you can wait outside.