Kaps.
“Four deck beams, two spars, five”——
Mathilde.
[Giving him a tap.] Finish your reading later.
Kaps.
Yes, Mevrouw.
Bos.
[Impatiently.] I have no time now.
Mathilde.
Then make time. I have written the circular for the tower bell. Say, ring up the Burgomaster.