undisturbed in the service of charity, and moreover will be a
help and a comfort to your nearest and dearest, as my dear Betty
and Martha are to me and Olaf.(Looks around him.) Where is Olaf
today?

Mrs. Bernick: Oh, in the holidays it is impossible to keep him at
home.

Bernick: I have no doubt he is down at the shore again. You will
see he will end by coming to some harm there.

Hilmar: Bah! A little sport with the forces of nature

Mrs.Rummel: Your family affection is beautiful, Mr. Bernick!

Bernick: Well, the family is the kernel of society. A good home,
honoured and trusty friends, a little snug family circle where no
disturbing elements can cast their shadow-- (KRAP comes in from
the right, bringing letters and papers.)

Krap: The foreign mail, Mr. Bernick--and a telegram from New
York.

Bernick (taking the telegram): Ah--from the owners of the "Indian
Girl".

Rummel: Is the mail in? Oh, then you must excuse me.

Vigeland: And me too.