Stensgård.

What! It’s not possible that——?

Lundestad.

If young Mr. Bratsberg slips off the string, those nearest him are only too likely to follow.

Stensgård.

[Seizes his arm.] What do you mean by those nearest him?

Lundestad.

Who can be nearer than father and son?

Stensgård.

Why, good God——!