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 Bernick.

And I promise that you shall never have reason to. In future you shall be allowed to grow up, not as the heir to my life-work, but as one who has a life-work of his own to look forward to.

Olaf.

And will you let me be whatever I want to?

Bernick.

Whatever you like.

Olaf.

Thank you, father. Then I won't be a pillar of society.

Bernick.

Ah! Why not?

Olaf.

Oh, I think it must be so tiresome.

Bernick.

You shall be yourself, Olaf; and we won't trouble about anything else. And you, Aune

Aune.

I know it, Consul: I am dismissed.

Bernick.

We will not part company, Aune; and forgive me

Aune.

What? The ship can't get away to-night.

Bernick.

Nor yet to-morrow. I gave you too little time. She must be overhauled more thoroughly.