[In another group.] Now, who’s the one to follow in this business, eh?

Another Man.

[In the same group.] Just keep your eye on Aslaksen, and do as he does.

Billing.

[With a portfolio under his arm, makes his way through the crowd.] Excuse me, gentlemen. Will you allow me to pass? I'm here to report for the People’s Messenger. Many thanks.

[Sits by the table on the left.

A Working-man.

Who’s he?

Another Working-man.

Don’t you know him? It’s that fellow Billing, that writes for Aslaksen’s paper.