Well, yesterday there was some excuse for it; but to-day——

Aslaksen.

What about your friends in there, then? Aren’t they drinking too?

Fieldbo.

Yes, my dear Aslaksen; that’s a fair retort; but circumstances differ so in this world.

Aslaksen.

I didn’t choose my circumstances.

Fieldbo.

No; God chose them for you.

Aslaksen.