[In unquiet thought.] Go to the bottom——?
Aune enters from the right.
Aune.
Asking your pardon, Consul, might I speak to you——?
Bernick.
[Turns angrily.] What do you want?
Aune.
I wanted, if I might, to ask you a question, Consul Bernick.
Bernick.
Well, well; be quick. What is it about?