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 ACT SECOND.

The garden-room in Consul Bernick's house.

Mrs. Bernick is sitting alone at the work-table, sewing. In a little while Consul Bernick enters from the right, with his hat and gloves on, and a stick in his hand.

Mrs. Bernick.

Are you home already, Karsten?

Bernick.

Yes. I have an appointment here.

Mrs. Bernick.

[Sighing.] Oh, yes; I suppose Johan will be down here again.

Bernick.

No; it's with one of my men. [Takes off his hat.] Where are all the ladies to-day?

Mrs. Bernick.

Mrs. Rummel and Hilda hadn't time to come.

Bernick.

Indeed! They have sent excuses?

Mrs. Bernick.

Yes; they had so much to do at home.