That
is the reason why I have given you your choice.
Aune: Well, if that is the way things stand, I have nothing more
to say.
Bernick: Hm--my dear Aune, I am extremely grieved to think that
we are to part.
Aune: We are not going to part, Mr. Bernick.
Bernick: How is that?
Aune: Even a common man like myself has something he is bound to
maintain.
Bernick: Quite so, quite so--then I presume you think you may
promise--?
Aune: The "Indian Girl" shall be ready to sail the day after
tomorrow. (Bows and goes out to the right.)
Bernick: Ah, I have got the better of that obstinate fellow! I
take it as a good omen. (HILMAR comes in through the garden door,
smoking a cigar.)
Hilmar (as he comes up the steps to the verandah): Good morning,
Betty! Good morning, Karsten!
Mrs. Bernick: Good morning.
Hilmar: Ah, I see you have been crying, so I suppose you know all
about it too?
Mrs. Bernick: Know all about what?
Hilmar: That the scandal is in full swing. Ugh!
Bernick: What do you mean?
Hilmar (coming into the room): Why, that our two friends from
America are displaying themselves about the streets in the
company of Dina Dorf.
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