Rörlund.
And in a house like this—in a good and pure home, where the Family is seen in its fairest shape—where peace and unity reign[To Mrs. Bernick.] What are you listening to, Mrs. Bernick?
Mrs. Bernick.
[Who has turned towards the door of the Consul's room.] How loudly they are talking in there!
Rörlund.
Is anything particular going on?
Mrs. Bernick.
I don't know. There is evidently some one with my husband.
Hilmar Tönnesen, with a cigar in his mouth, comes in by the door on the right, but stops on seeing so many ladies.
Hilmar.
Oh, I beg your pardon[Turning to go.
Mrs. Bernick.
Come in, Hilmar, come in; you are not disturbing us. Do you want anything?
Hilmar.
No, I just happened to be passing. Good-morning, ladies. [To Mrs. Bernick.] Well, what is going to come of it?
Mrs. Bernick.
Of what?
Hilmar.
You know Bernick has called a cabinet council.
