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 Mrs. Rummel.

[Glancing at Rörlund.] I? I really don't remember, Mrs. Lynge. But I remember too well all the noisy gaiety that went on among families.

Mrs. Holt.

Yes; I actually know houses where two great dinner-parties were given in one week.

Mrs. Lynge.

And then there was a company of strolling actors, they tell me.

Mrs. Rummel.

Yes, that was the worst of all!

Mrs. Holt.

[Uneasily.] H'm, h'm

Mrs. Rummel.

Oh, actors did you say? No, I remember nothing about them.

Mrs. Lynge.

Why, I was told they caused all sorts of trouble. What was it that really happened?

Mrs. Rummel.

Oh, nothing at all, Mrs. Lynge.

Mrs. Holt.

Dina, dear, hand me that piece of linen, please.

Mrs. Bernick.

[At the same time.] Dina, my love, will you go and ask Katrina to bring in the coffee.