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All.
And ne'er to bed!
[Stiver comes out with Strawman arm in arm. Mrs. Strawman and the children follow.
Stiver.
Yes, you and I henceforward are fast friends.
Strawman.
Allied in battle for our common ends.
Stiver.
When the twin forces of the State agree—
Strawman.
They add to all men's—
Stiver [hastily]. Gains! Strawman. And gaiety.
[Mrs. Halm, Lind, Anna, Guldstad, and Miss Jay, with the other guests, come out. All eyes are turned upon Falk and Svanhild. General amazement when they are seen standing apart.
Miss Jay [among the Aunts, clasping her
hands].
What! Am I awake or dreaming, pray?
