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Stiver [hurriedly to Guldstad].

           That is, I mean to say, you know, A voucher for a ten pound note, or so.

Miss Jay [to Lind and Anna].

 I wish you joy! How lovely, how delicious!

Guldstad [going up to the ladies].

 Pray what has happened?

[To himself.]

                          This was unpropitious.

Falk [throws his arms about Stiver's neck].

 Hurrah! the trumpet's dulcet notes proclaim A brother born to you in Amor's name!

[Drags him to the others. Miss Jay [to the gentlemen].

 Think! Lind and Anna—think!—have plighted hearts, Affianced lovers!

Mrs. Halm [with tears of emotion]. 'Tis the eighth in order Who well-provided from this house departs; [To Falk.

 Seven nieces wedded—always with a boarder—

[Is overcome; presses her handkerchief to her eyes.