Disgraceful?
Hilmar.
Yes, that outsiders should trespass on our preserves in that way. And that one of our own lawyers could lend himself to such a transaction! Now all the profit will go to strangers.
Bernick
But this is only a vague rumour.
Hilmar.
People believe it, at any rate; and to-morrow or next day you may look for some editorial comments on the fact. Every one is indignant about it already. I heard several people say that if this rumour is confirmed they will strike their names off the lists.
Bernick.
Impossible!
Hilmar.