And there are fewer people out of work.

Burgomaster.

That is true. There is a gratifying diminution in the burden imposed on the well-to-do classes by the poor-rates; and they will be still further lightened if only we have a really good summer this year—a rush of visitors—plenty of invalids, to give the Baths a reputation.

Hovstad.

I hear there is every prospect of that.

Burgomaster.

Things look most promising. Inquiries about apartments and so forth keep on pouring in.

Hovstad.

Then the Doctor’s paper will come in very opportunely.

Burgomaster.