Aslaksen.

[Looks in at the door, back.] I humbly beg pardon——

The Chamberlain.

Oh, come in, Aslaksen! A visit of congratulation, eh?

Aslaksen.

Oh, not at all; I wouldn’t presume——But I have something very important to say to Mr. Stensgård.

Stensgård.

Another time; you can wait outside.

Aslaksen.

No, confound it; I must tell you——