succeed in carrying through the scheme I am working for now. That
is the reason why I have given you your choice.

Aune: Well, if that is the way things stand, I have nothing more
to say.

Bernick: Hm--my dear Aune, I am extremely grieved to think that
we are to part.

Aune: We are not going to part, Mr. Bernick.

Bernick: How is that?

Aune: Even a common man like myself has something he is bound to
maintain.

Bernick: Quite so, quite so--then I presume you think you may
promise--?

Aune: The "Indian Girl" shall be ready to sail the day after
tomorrow. (Bows and goes out to the right.)

Bernick: Ah, I have got the better of that obstinate fellow! I
take it as a good omen. (HILMAR comes in through the garden door,
smoking a cigar.)

Hilmar (as he comes up the steps to the verandah): Good morning,
Betty! Good morning, Karsten!

Mrs. Bernick: Good morning.