Berent. Of course. (A pause.) If we are to assist the sound firms and leave the others to their fate, the best way will certainly be for all alike to disclose their actual position.
Tjaelde. Is that Mr. Holst's opinion too?
Berent. It is. (A pause.) I have advised him for the present—at all events till we have all the balance-sheets—to say "no" to every request for an advance, without exception.
Tjaelde. (with a look of relief). I understand!
Berent. Only a temporary measure, of course—
Tjaelde. Quite so!
Berent.—but one that must apply to every one impartially.
Tjaelde. Admirable!
Berent. Not to treat every one alike would be to run the danger of throwing premature suspicion on individuals.
Tjaelde. I quite agree.