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 Bernick.

Oh, yes; I have no fear as to the result. We must work hard, each in his own circle; and if we can once point to a really lively interest in the affair among all classes of society, it follows that the town, too, must contribute its share.

Mrs. Bernick.

Now, Karsten, you must really come and tell us

Bernick.

Oh, my dear Betty, ladies don't understand these things.

Hilmar.

Then you are actually going to back up the railway after all?

Bernick.

Yes, of course.

Rörlund.

But last year, Consul?

Bernick.

Last year it was a different matter altogether. Then it was a coast line that was proposed

Vigeland.

which would have been entirely superfluous, Doctor; for have we not steamboats?

Sandstad.

and would have been outrageously expensive

Rummel.

yes, and would actually have interfered with important vested interests here in the town.