What do you think it can be?

Madam Helseth.

I couldn’t say. Perhaps it’s that Mortensgård that has been setting them against each other.

Rebecca.

Likely enough.—Do you know anything of this Peter Mortensgård?

Madam Helseth.

No indeed. How could you think so, Miss? A fellow like him.

Rebecca.

Do you mean because he edits such a low paper?

Madam Helseth.