There is an opposition to us on foot.
Hammer, and the rest of those who believe in a line along the
coast, are declaring that private interests are at the back of
the new proposals.
Bernick: Well then, explain to them--
Vigeland: Our explanations have no effect, Mr. Bernick.
Rummel: No, no, you must come yourself. Naturally, no one would
dare to suspect you of such duplicity.
Lona: I should think not.
Bernick: I cannot, I tell you; I am not well. Or, at all events,
wait--let me pull myself together. (RORLUND comes in from the
right.)
Rorlund: Excuse me, Mr. Bernick, but I am terribly upset.
Bernick: Why, what is the matter with you?
Rorlund. I must put a question to you, Mr. Bernick. Is it with
your consent that the young girl who has found a shelter under
your roof shows herself in the open street in the company of a
person who--
Lona: What person, Mr. Parson?
Rorlund: With the person from whom, of all others in the world,
she ought to be kept farthest apart!
Lona: Ha! ha!
Rorlund: Is it with your consent, Mr. Bernick?
Bernick (looking for his hat and gloves). I know nothing about
it.
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