Stensgård.

By aping me. Be sensible now, Monsen, and give it up. It’s quite disgusting. But look here—can you tell me when your father is coming back?

Bastian.

I have no idea. I believe he’s gone to Christiania; he may not be back for a week or so.

Stensgård.

Indeed? I’m sorry for that. He has a big stroke of business on hand, I hear.

Bastian.

I have a big stroke of business on hand too. Look here, Stensgård, you must do me a service.

Stensgård.

Willingly. What is it?