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 Rörlund.

And in a house like this—in a good and pure home, where the Family is seen in its fairest shape—where peace and unity reign[To Mrs. Bernick.] What are you listening to, Mrs. Bernick?

Mrs. Bernick.

[Who has turned towards the door of the Consul's room.] How loudly they are talking in there!

Rörlund.

Is anything particular going on?

Mrs. Bernick.

I don't know. There is evidently some one with my husband.

Hilmar Tönnesen, with a cigar in his mouth, comes in by the door on the right, but stops on seeing so many ladies.

Hilmar.

Oh, I beg your pardon[Turning to go.

Mrs. Bernick.

Come in, Hilmar, come in; you are not disturbing us. Do you want anything?

Hilmar.

No, I just happened to be passing. Good-morning, ladies. [To Mrs. Bernick.] Well, what is going to come of it?

Mrs. Bernick.

Of what?

Hilmar.

You know Bernick has called a cabinet council.