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The Chamberlain.
Who? Where?
Thora.
Ragna and Mr. Helle. They are in here
[Goes towards the second door on the right.
Lundestad.
Mr. Helle! Then it's he!
The Chamberlain.
Here? In my house? [Goes towards the door.] Come in, my dear child.
Ragna.
[Shrinking back shyly.] Oh, no, no; there are so many people.
The Chamberlain.
Don't be bashful; you couldn't help what has happened.
Helle.
She is homeless now, Chamberlain.
Ragna.
Oh, you must help us!
The Chamberlain.
I will, indeed; and thank you for giving me the opportunity.
Heire.
You may well say engagements are the order of the day. I have one to add to the list.
The Chamberlain.
What? You? At your age?—How rash of you!
Heire.
Oh—! I say no more.
