Johan: Insignificant?
Bernick: Oh, I am not blaming her for that. I most certainly
would not wish her otherwise. I can tell you it is always a good
thing to have a steady-going person like that in a big house like
this--some one you can rely on in any contingency.
Johan: Yes, but what does she--?
Bernick: She? How? Oh well, of course she has plenty to interest
herself in; she has Betty and Olaf and me. People should not
think first of themselves--women least of all. We have all got
some community, great or small, to work for. That is my
principle, at all events. (Points to KRAP, who has come in from
the right.) Ah, here is an example of it, ready to hand. Do you
suppose that it is my own affairs that are absorbing me just now?
By no means. (Eagerly to KRAP.) Well?
Krap (in an undertone, showing him a bundle of papers): Here are
all the sale contracts, completed.
Bernick: Capital! Splendid!--Well, Johan, you must really excuse
me for the present. (In a low voice, grasping his hand.) Thanks,
Johan, thanks! And rest assured that anything I can do for you--
Well, of course you understand. Come along, Krap.
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