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 Mrs. Bernick.

Indeed! What is it about?

Hilmar.

Oh, this railway nonsense again.

Mrs. Rummel.

No! Is it possible?

Mrs. Bernick.

Poor Karsten—is he to have all that worry over again?

Rörlund.

Why, what can be the meaning of this, Mr. Tönnesen? Consul Bernick gave it plainly to be understood last year that he would have no railway here.

Hilmar.

Yes, I thought so too; but I met Krap just now, and he told me the railway question was to the fore again, and that Bernick was holding a conference with three of our capitalists.

Mrs. Rummel.

I was certain I heard Rummel's voice.

Hilmar.

Yes, Mr. Rummel is there, of course, and Sandstad and Michael Vigeland—"Holy Michael," as they call him.

Rörlund.

H'm

Hilmar.

I beg your pardon, Doctor.