Johan.
[Softly seizing Bernick’s arm.] Karsten, Karsten, what have you done?
Mrs. Bernick.
[Softly, in tears.] Oh, Karsten, that I should bring all this shame upon you!
Sandstad.
[Enters hastily from the right, and says, with his hand still on the door-handle.] You must really come now, Consul! The whole railway is hanging by a thread.
Bernick.
[Absently.] What is it? What am I to——?
Lona.
[Earnestly and with emphasis.] You are to rise and support society, brother-in-law!