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 Lona.

Good-morning, good-morning, my dear people.

Johan.

We have been out looking all round the old place, Karsten.

Bernick.

Yes, so I hear. Greatly changed, is it not?

Lona.

Consul Bernick's great and good works on every hand. We've been up in the gardens you have presented to the town

Bernick.

Oh, there!

Lona.

"Karsten Bernick's Gift," as the inscription over the entrance says. Yes; everything here seems to be your work.

Johan.

And you have splendid ships too. I met my old school-fellow, the captain of the Palm Tree

Lona.

Yes, and you've built a new school-house; and they owe both the gas- and the water-works to you, I hear.

Bernick.

Oh, one must work for the community one lives in.

Lona.

Well, you've done your part finely, brother-in-law; but it's a pleasure, too, to see how people appreciate you. I don't think I'm vain, but I