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 Dina.

If I were Hilda or Netta you would not be afraid to let any one see it.

Rörlund.

Oh, Dina, you cannot possibly realise the thousand considerations When a man is singled out as a moral pillar of the society he lives in, why—he cannot be too careful. If I were only sure that people would not misinterpret my motives But no matter; you must and shall be helped to rise. Dina, shall we make a bargain that when I come—when circumstances permit me to come—and say: Here is my hand—you will take it and be my wife?—Do you promise me that, Dina?

Dina.

Yes.

Rörlund.

Thank you, thank you!—Oh, Dina, I love you so Sh! some one is coming. Dina, for my sake—go out to the others.

[She goes out to the coffee-table. At the same moment Rummel, Sandstad, and Vigeland enter from the Consul's office, followed by Consul Bernick, who has a bundle of papers in his hand.

Bernick.

Then that matter is settled.

Vigeland.

Yes, with the blessing of God, so let it be.

Rummel.

It is settled, Bernick! A Norseman's word stands firm as the Dovrefjeld, you know!