Rorlund at their head.
Bernick: Yes, let them come in!
Rummel: But, Bernick--in your present agitated frame of mind--
Bernick: Well, what?
Rummel: I am quite willing to speak instead of you, if you like.
Bernick: No, thank you; I will speak for myself tonight.
Rummel: But are you sure you know what to say?
Bernick: Yes, make your mind easy, Rummel--I know now what to say.
(The music grows louder. The verandah door is opened. RORLUND
comes in, at the head of the Committee, escorted by a couple of
hired waiters, who carry a covered basket. They are followed by
townspeople of all classes, as many as can get into the room. An
apparently endless crowd of people, waving banners and flags, are
visible in the garden and the street.)
Rorlund: Mr. Bernick! I see, from the surprise depicted upon your face,
that it is as unexpected guests that we are intruding upon your
happyfamily circle and your peaceful fireside, where we find you
surrounded by honoured and energetic fellow citizens and friends. But
it is our hearts that have bidden us come to offer you our homage--not
for the first time, it is true, but for the first time on such a
comprehensive scale.
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