of discontent; but such an unscrupulous thing as this--Look here,
Krap; you must look into the matter once more. Not a word of it
to any one. The blame will fall on our yard if any one hears
anything of it.

Krap: Of course, but--

Bernick: When the hands are away at their dinner you must manage
to get down there again; I must have absolute certainty about it.

Krap: You shall, sir; but, excuse me, what do you propose to do?

Bernick: Report the affair, naturally. We cannot, of course, let
ourselves become accomplices in such a crime. I could not have
such a thing on my conscience. Moreover, it will make a good
impression, both on the press and on the public in general, if it
is seen that I set all personal interests aside and let justice
take its course.

Krap: Quite true, Mr. Bernick.

Bernick: But first of all I must be absolutely certain. And
meanwhile, do not breathe a word of it.

Krap: Not a word, sir. And you shall have your certainty. (Goes
out through the garden and down the street.)

Bernick (half aloud): Shocking!--But no, it is impossible!
Inconceivable!