--that others too, may have that bad habit!--
though I haven't actually got as far as three a day!
Berent. Of course I was only joking. (Gets up.)
Tjaelde (getting up). Of course. I will send it to the hotel in an
hour's time; for I suppose you are staying in our only so-called
hotel! Would you not care, for the rest of your stay, to move
your things over here and make yourself at home in a couple of
empty spare rooms that I have?
Bercnt. Thank you, but the length of my stay is so uncertain; and
the state of my health imposes habits upon me which are
embarrassing to every one, and to myself most of all, when I am
among strangers.
Tjaelde. But at all events I hope you will dine with us to-day? I
expect one or two friends. And perhaps a short sail afterwards; it
is very pretty among the islands here.
Berent. Thank you, but my health won't allow me such dissipations.
Tjaelde. Ha, ha!--Well, if I can be of any further service to you--?
Berent. I should be glad to have a talk with you before I leave,
preferably as soon as possible.
Tjaelde (somewhat surprised). You mean, after you have received
all the balance-sheets?
Berent. I have already managed to get most of them quietly, through
Mr. Holst.
Tjaelde (more surprised).
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