What does it all matter to me now? Whom have I now to work for?

Rummel.

Can you ask? You have us and society.

Vigeland.

Yes, very true.

Sandstad.

And surely, Consul, you don’t forget that we——

Martha enters by the second door on the left. Music is heard, from far down the street.

Martha.

Here comes the procession; but Betty is not at home; I can’t think where she——