[The STUDENTS come in to the left and remain
standing at the entrance.
A STUDENT [to LIND].
Here we are on the spot!
MRS. HALM.
It's Lind you seek, then?
MISS JAY.
That's unfortunate.
He's just engaged—
AN AUNT.
And so, you may be sure,
He cannot think of going on a tour.
THE STUDENTS.
Engaged!
ALL THE STUDENTS.
Congratulations!
LIND [to his comrades].
Thanks, my friends!
THE STUDENT [to his comrades].
There goes our whole fish-kettle in the fire!
Our tenor lost! No possible amends!
FALK [Coming from the right, in summer suit, with student's cap, knapsack and stick. I'll sing the tenor in young Norway's choir!