Bernick: Yes--indeed I am. But, tell me, do you think there is a
very heavy sea running outside?
Rummel: Why, are you nervous about the "Palm Tree"? She is fully
insured, you know.
Bernick: Yes, she is insured; but--
Rummel: And in good repair--and that is the main thing.
Bernick: Hm--. Supposing anything does happen to a ship, it
doesn't follow that human life will be in danger, does it? The
ship and the cargo may be lost--and one might lose one's boxes
and papers--
Rummel: Good Lord--boxes and papers are not of much consequence.
Bernick: Not of much consequence! No, no; I only meant--. Hush--I
hear voices again.
Rummel: It is on board the "Palm Tree."
(VIGELAND comes in from the right.)
Vigeland: Yes, they are just towing the "Palm Tree" out. Good
evening, Mr. Bernick.
Bernick: And you, as a seafaring man, are still of opinion that--
Vigeland: I put my trust in Providence, Mr. Bernick. Moreover, I
have been on board myself and distributed a few small tracts
which I hope may carry a blessing with them.
(SANDSTAD and KRAP come in from the right.)
Sandstad (to some one at the door): Well, if that gets through
all right, anything will.
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