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 the man who—who—ladies and gentlemen, our honoured guest is no lover of long speeches; so, without more words, I call for three cheers for Chamberlain Bratsberg and his family! Long life to them! Hurrah!

The Crowd.

Hurrah! hurrah! hurrah!

[Great enthusiasm; people press around the Chamberlain, who thanks them and shakes hands with those nearest him.

Stensgård.

Now may I speak?

Lundestad.

By all means. The platform is at your service.

Stensgård.

[Jumps upon the table.] I shall choose my own platform!

The Young Men.

[Crowding around him.] Hurrah!

The Chamberlain.

[To the Doctor.] Who is this obstreperous personage?

Fieldbo.

Mr. Stensgård.

The Chamberlain.

Oh, it's he, is it?