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 the press; but I tell you once for all—I won't write for it.

Ringdal.

What's this I hear? Your daughter engaged?

The Chamberlain.

Yes; what do you say to that?

Ringdal.

I am delighted! But when was it arranged?

Fieldbo.

[Quickly.] I'll tell you afterwards

The Chamberlain.

Why, it was arranged on the Seventeenth of May.

Fieldbo.

What?

The Chamberlain.

The day little Miss Ragna was here,

Thora.

Father, father; did you know?

The Chamberlain.

Yes, my dear; I have known all along.

Fieldbo.

Oh, Chamberlain!

Thora.

Who can have?

The Chamberlain.

Another time, I should advise you young ladies not to talk so loud when I am taking my siesta in the bay window.