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You should reconsider teaching. Have you heard of Lang's teachers' college?

What would you think if I enquired about a possible opening?

Wejust saved a hell of a lot of money by buying Vamming's lumber.

This cheque is just an appetizer. The main course is right here.

— Mr. Frigh is selling his business. — And Vamming's money?

How would anyone know?

— What do you think? — On one condition.

ThatI get to return to the theatre.

— Ijust came to see Ane. — He's family.

— She's not visiting a young man. — Who then?

The woman she was staying with while she was expecting.

We're like brother and sister.

Then no one should know you're the father of my children.

You must put on shoes, Severin.

Let him run barefoot, Miss Malling.

— Running barefoot, are we? — And you need a nap.

There! Go on out on your bare feet.

Great minds think alike. I was on my way to look for it.

I had to wait until your wife had left. There was a minor shoe discussion.

I'll just grab yesterday's paper. Come in.

Today is the day Miss Lang returns from her overseas travels.

Perhaps I should let her get through the door before I telephone her.

I can't wait to tell her that she will soon have a very bright new pupil.

I hope I can live up to it.

You can. There is absolutely no doubt about that.

Bickering! It's all he does!

Of course you want to talk to your partner.

I don't want to talk to him because I'm on vacation.

— So what do I tell Morten? — That we look forward to seeing him.

What's up with Dad?

He thinks Morten will be mad he wasn't asked about the lumber.

— So the whole hotel must hear about it? — What can I say? He's your father.

— You were switched at birth, right? — No, I'm afraid not.

Ijust said that if Dr. Ploug knew —

— you entered the bridge tournament in the Skaw, he would come here.

I am not writing him no matter how many times you suggest it.

Mr. Molin, it's so nice to see that you and your wife are still here.

How could one possibly leave such charming guests?

It will be a blessed day when we get away from here.

Sometimes I wonder if the guests are real people or resident ghosts.

The cheque is gone, August.

No, no, no. It's right here.

I wake up every night fearing they found out you took the money from Vamming.

— Do we have to do this again? — Let's go home and return it.

— You say you want to leave here. — First, I help Frigh sell his factory.

And then we'll have a cheque much bigger than this one.

Are you sad because you didn't hear back from the theatre?

No.

It was reckless of Weyse to put the idea into your head.

It's not exactly strange they don't remember you after 10 years.

Aren't we happy?

Imagine how tiresome it would be if you had to perform in Stockholm.

I think you should come with me to Aalborg —

— when I go there to talk to Asta Obel about Frigh's factory.

We could have a little outing together. Wouldn't that be nice?

Yes.

I left a message for Erik Wettergren at the Dramaten Theatre —

— at his home in Stockholm, at his mansion in the Da...

— The Dales? — And on his beloved vacation island.

But no response. He and sweet Gertrud weren't even in the country.

They were in Italy, but now he has returned.

I spoke to his secretary, and when I mentioned your name —

— well, her voice became ever so warm.

She remembered every detail of your career.

And she was convinced Wettergren remembered, too.

And the best part: Nora is expecting.

— Who? — Nora Ibsen.

"A Doll's House". The first play of the season.

Lotta, who was to play Nora, is expecting.

The secretary said that of course, she had nothing to do with it.

— With her expecting? — No, with who gets the part.

ButI had an idea. Nora, who heroically leaves her husband —

— after having been betrayed and humiliated, could be you.

Well? Uhm I don't mean you personally, of course.

But you could suggest auditioning when Wettergren telephones.

— He will telephone me here? — Yes, this afternoon.

— Well, we'll be in Aalborg by then. — I must be here when he calls!

You will have to go on your own. The secretary remembered me?

Each and every performance. You have done more than you told me.

— The theatre was my life. — It shows.

I asked Valter: "What is your favourite colour?" "Blue like your eyes," he said.

And I said: "No, mine are grey—green."

And he said: "How strange. That's my favourite colour, too."

— You should watch out with him. — I do.

— Know what his favourite food is? — Fried liver.

— How do you know that? — You've said it three times.

— Fjeldso and Vetterstrom are out. — They're not in their rooms?

— Probably not, as they're out! — I'll clean their rooms now, then.

— Someone is smitten. — It's sweet.

I find it rather trying.

Digge—doo and digge—dee.

Dingelee and lai.

— More. — No, I don't know any more.

Yes. More.

Anna was on Anders sweet but kept it in her heart

She went to meet him in the woods in a secret part.

They sat down in the grass That's all I know.

— ButI know someone who does. — Your sweetheart?

I'm not telling.

Jorgen telephoned. He and Agnete are at the Seeby quay.

And now you want to know ifI want to visit them. I don't.

— I haven't heard a word from them. — Don't read too much into that.

They chose you, poor Otto, who was abandoned by his wife.

Jorgen didn't want to talk about us. But about Leslie and Berta.

They want to hear if they can take them sailing. They're off to Anholt.

They'll take the train and be picked up at the station.

I don't like it. I came all the way here to be with my children.

— Even though you constantly butt in. — I'm sorry, Alice.

— Did you already promise them? — No, no.

— May we, mother? — It's your mother's decision.

— Is it really? — Say yes!

— Alright, go on. — Yes!

Okay, pack your things and we'll leave right away.

We'll keep each other company.

If that's what you expect, you will be disappointed.

Andersen's Seaside Hotel.

Mrs. Molin? One moment please.

— There's a call for your wife. — Who is it?

I didn't catch the name. He's speaking Swedish.

Yes, August Molin.

Oh, hello Director Wettergren. Hello.

No, unfortunately my wife is not here. No, not this afternoon either.

But she told me to convey her apologies in case you telephoned

for all the commotion Mr. Weyse has instigated.

It is all a figment of Mr. Weyse's imagination.

My wife has no intention of returning to the theatre. None at all.

Go out to the car, children, I'll be right out.

— You're on your way to Aalborg? — Yes, in your service, Mr. Frigh.

It will be interesting to see what you learn from Asta Obel.

It was a shock in the tobacco industry that she took over the factory.

Well, I highly doubt she's the one running it.

— You think it's doing too well? — Yes. A man must be in charge.

After you.

— Is everything set up in there? — Yes, this is the last of it.

Then I'll go back to your father. He wants to know when we'll see Ane.

Did you ask if she'll be home for his birthday?

— Not yet. — It would be lovely to see her.

And hear how she's doing. It cannot be easy.

I remember the first year afterI gave away Morten

it was like I had a knot in my heart.

I'll telephone her.

Don't wrinkle the feather.

— And hurry back. We have much to do. — I can work tonight.

That may be necessary. You take time off every other week.

Let me have a look at you.

You'll do.

Beau Chapeau, Miss Duelund speaking.

No and you shouldn't call during opening hours. It blocks the telephone.

I apologize. Please remind Ane of our father's birthday next week.

— Is your father well again? — Excuse me?

— I gather he's seriously ill. — No.

He had something with his lungs a few years ago.

— I must say, I'm surprised. — How so?

Ever since Ane started she's asked for every other Saturday off.

And Ijust gave her time off again because her father is ill.

And now you tell me he's fine. Is Ane lying to me?

— Hello? Are you there? — Yes.

I'm sure you understand that this is serious.

Ane shouldn't have lied. She should have told you

— What? — She doesn't visit us.

She visits the woman she was staying with when she was expecting.

The woman in Kibak? The place my brother arranged?

Yes, they have become close.

But Ane probably found it easier to say she was visiting us.

She's young. She's given away her child.

She made a choice and from whatI hear she was well compensated.

20,000 kroner is a lot of money.

— Shall I sound the bell for lunch? — What?

— Shall I sound the bell for lunch? — Yes.

— They just sounded the bell for lunch. — Severin was stung!

— Severin was stung. — We don't know if it was a wasp.

I've heard that potato flour helps.

I would like you to check up on Leander, Miss Malling. There. There.

Severin was stung by a wasp or a botfly.

— Does potato flour help? — I can get some.

— Look, it's right here. — What's all this, Severin?

— He was stung. — We were at the plantation

Let me see, Severin. Where does it hurt?

— You were at the plantation? — Yes.

There are two bite marks. It might be a viper.

I doubt it. We've never had vipers here.

— Oh, why so unhappy? — He was stung by a wasp or a botfly.

Thank you, Miss. There, Severin. You'll soon feel better.

If it was a viper potato flour is of no use!

— A viper? — There were two bite marks.

— I saw two little pricks. — Viper? What's that?

— 'Kreuzotter', I think you call it. — Kreuzotter? You have that here?

No, you can be quite calm. We've never seen one.

— I think we can all stand to cool down. — Cool down? This is your son!

If Severin was bit by a viper he needs to go to the hospital!

If no one else will take him, I will!

Mrs. Aurland, I'll go start the car. We're going to the hospital.

There, there, there

It wouldn't hurt to let a doctor look at him.

No.

— Have you seen vipers here? — No, never.

— Your son spent time in the terrain. — Adam never mentioned vipers.

Aurland said it was either a wasp or a botfly.

If Dr. Ploug was here he would be able to see it immediately.

— Doctor who? — Ploug. He was her last summer.

— Weyse thought it was a viper. — He insisted on going to the hospital.

— He never asked the child's father. — It's not like Weyse to be the hero.

— I wonder what got to him. — A wasp or a botfly.

— Would you care to go for a walk later? — I'd love to.

But I'm afraid I must attend a meeting at the construction company.

— Oh, it's that sort of meeting. — Yes. Where did Mr. Aurland go?

— He asked to use the telephone. — He must be nervous about the boy.

Yes.

I finally spoke to Miss Lang.

Unfortunately, it didn't go as I had hoped.

I should have thought about it earlier. There are no openings left.

The admission test was 1 1/2 months ago.

— Oh. — I'm sorry for getting your hopes up.

You shouldn't be. It was nice of you to ask.

— I should take this out. — Yes, of course.

I hope you don't lose hope. In 3 years there's another test.

Thank you, Mr. Aurland.

The smith said: "What can you do?" Valter said: "I can shoe a horse."

"Give this one four new shoes." And Valter went and gave it new shoes.

The smith had never seen anyone do it that fast.

— Where is he from? — What?

— Where is Valter from? — I don't know.

You know his favourite colour and food, but where does he come from?

Are his parents alive? Does he have siblings? Do you even know who he is?

What's up with her?

— Not outside this fine day? — I am expecting a telephone call.

— What do the cards say today? — My sister and I have an acquaintance.

Dr. Ploug. I was curious as to whether he will come back this year.

— So will he? — Perhaps.

Come sit with me.

Could you ask a question for me? I am considering returning to acting.

— You are? — Yes, maybe.

The gentleman who's calling me is the director of the Royal Theatre.

Can the cards tell me ifI have a chance?

Close your eyes.

Shake your hands.

Breathe calmly.

Yes, like that. In your mind, ask the question —

— you wish to have answered.

Have you done it?

Now slide your left hand gently over the cards —

— from right to left until your hand picks one.

— Aw, one of the Prince cards. — Is that good?

It symbolizes change.

The Prince of Swords means you will achieve what you desire.

— It does? — Yes.

But you must free yourself of that which hampers your spiritual freedom.

— That which hampers me? — Yes. Only you know what that might be.

— Shall we go for a drive? — But you have that meeting.

Yes, it's about time the two developers learn to talk to each other.

— Let's drive to Lonstrup. — What would we do there?

See the North Sea from up above. It's said to be beautiful.

— I'll run it by Philip. — Why?

You've been working ever since we got here. We're on vacation now.

— Am I interrupting something? — Uhm, yes.

Oh, I'll be off. I spoke to Hillerod Ice Cream.

— We look forward to hearing about it. — I want to hear it now.

— I mean when we're dressed. — Yes.

— We could go riding. — Riding?

Since you don't play tennis we could rent two horses.

And go riding on the beach, Ditmar.

— Say yes. — Alright. We'll do that.

— If you like. — I do.

— Hello. — Hello.

That was Mr. Dupont out there. I thought you knew him —

— but you didn't say hello.

ButI nodded at him.

Mitzi, change into your riding outfit, please.

— I'm sorry you had to wait. — I got to meet Ditmar and his wife.

He didn't say hello. He pretended not to see me.

I almost felt sorry for him.

— Hillerod Ice Cream has responded. — Have they seen the film?

— They love it. — Really?

They want posters with Weyse at every ice cream stand.

And they indicated that we will do all their commercials.

— That's amazing, right? — Yes. Congratulations.

They want a layout of the commercial by tomorrow.

Max and Ijust talked about going to Lonstrup.

Can you start on your own and then I'll join you tomorrow?

Yes, of course. That's what we'll do.

Have a nice trip.

Shouldn't you It's your great breakthrough.

Yes, and I intend to celebrate that with my husband.

— Dad, you're here? — My wife made me do hard labour.

— I have to go along, ifI want coffee. — Nonsense, it's nice with company.

You cannot stay. We're preparing dinner.

I'm not going anywhere until that pastry is out of the oven.

Your father stopped by Martha with a basket.

— Is her mother feeling better? — No, she's not.

You shouldn't expect to see any more of Martha this summer.

— But they liked the basket. — They're back. It was a viper.

Mr. Weyse was right. Severin could've died or something worse.

— And what might that be? — Edith.

I owe you my gratitude and an apology.

There is nothing to apologize for.

Yes, there is. I should have done what you did —

— and let the hospital decide the matter.

I hope you understand that we have never seen or heard of vipers here.

He's asleep.

Yes. It was a couple of tumultuous hours.

So I think I'll retire as well.

The girl just told us it was a viper. Thank God you acted so quickly.

You deserve a medal.

Absolutely not. Ijust let my instincts rule.

— There was no deeper reflection. — No, that would've surprised us.

You acted selflessly and from your good heart.

Not many would do that for someone else's child.

— Do you know what you remind me of? — No, I don't, Otto.

The first time I saw you at the factory's anniversary.

The same red cheeks and feisty look.

I remember asking my father who the senior clerk had brought.

"His daughter," he said.

It took me ten minutes to muster up the courage to ask you for a dance.

And we danced all evening. Do you remember?

You knew more about the factory than I did.

You knew how much we sold of each brand.

— I don't recall. — Well, you did.

— And it amused me to no end. — It amused you?

— I fell in love with you, Alice. — Well, it didn't last.

It was a mistake, Alice.

Can a mistake not be forgiven? Can't it, Alice?

I found Georg.

Have a seat, Morten.

I thought we should discuss the purchase of the Jutland lumber.

— Yes, I suppose you do. — My hat's off to you, Madsen.

— What? — Well spotted.

You have knowledge about construction thatI don't have.

Well, you're new to the industry. There's still a lot to learn.

I'm wondering whether my efforts are best spent there.

— You should run the company. — What do you mean?

Times are hard in the ship industry.

— I'm needed in Aalborg. — You want to leave the company?

— Yes. If we could come to an agreement. — Yes, of course.

I'm sorry to lose my partner. I have enjoyed our collaboration.

— So have I. Perhaps it's a bit hasty. — No, no.

If you are needed in Aalborg that's where you should be.

But we should discuss the price.

The construction is far from finished. There's risk of loss.

Yes. I realize it is difficult to raise capital now.

So perhaps a different arrangement. If you run the construction company —

— I could take over the cement factory. The two positions are as good as equal.

Would that be satisfactory for you?

There may be greater potential in the construction company —

— but this way I can consolidate my activities in Aalborg.

Well, if that's what you want I shan't stand in your way.

Then that's what we'll do. I'll have my staff draw up the document.

Yes, yes. Good, good.

Thank you for the coffee.

I'll be damned.

I thoughtI heard you. It's wonderful to see you.

— Morten has left the company. — You have?

I should stick to Aalborg.

I wasjust talking about my unfortunate conversation with Miss Duelund.

Why was I the one who had to tell her? Ane should have been the one.

Perhaps she had a good reason to lie.

What if she's not visiting the woman, but the child.

— The child? She gave it up. — Do you think Ane may have kept it?

She couldn't. She took the money.

I know. I'm probably wrong.

I'm certain that is the case. Why else would she go there?

You paid 20,000, and you've been had.

No, I haven't spoken to Ane about it. No, no. I won't mention it.

She's coming now. I must go.

— So, did you make the delivery? — Yes.

Well done. I have one more that must be delivered.

Actually, I know where Valter is from. They were constantly on the road.

— His father was one of the travellers? — Maybe.

— Don't you know what that means? — That they travelled.

No. The travellers. Gypsies, scavengers, night men.

The ones that empty the latrines.

They need coffee.

— Miss, over here, please. — Yes.

The Fatherland is everything. We Germans love our country.

— Well, so do we. — Not in the same way.

I don't love everything about our country.

— What don't you love? — Miss?

Please bring a headache powder to my son.

He felt poorly and took to his bed.

— Yes. — Thank you.

Pardon me. You were saying what you don't like about our country.

That we're letting ourselves be blinded by what is happening in countries —

— where hate towards parts of the population is explained with patriotism.

People find happiness in each their own way.

I learned about happiness when I married. And then it was too late.

I heard that.

Mrs. Molin, we missed you at dinner.

August is in Aalborg, and I was tired. I had my dinner sent up.

What did Director Wettergren say?

— He didn't telephone. — No? How odd.

And he didn't telephone you while you were out?

— I was in all day. — I'm sure he'll telephone tomorrow.

I hope so. I hear you saved a little boy.

No, no, the hospital did that. I merely brought him there.

— Are you not coming downstairs? — Not tonight.

— You should sing for us. — You can't persuade me of that again.

Oh, you're back.

— Yes, Ijust arrived. — How did it go in Aalborg?

Did you find out who's in charge at C.W. Obel's factories?

— Mrs. Asta Obel. — Oh, the Mistress herself?

Yes.

How did she receive the suggestion of financing by scrip issue?

— She found it interesting. — I'm pleased to hear it.

There's just one hitch. C.W. Obel isn't a joint—stock company.

It's a sole proprietorship, and it has been since the start in 1787.

— Then there will be no sale. — Asta Obel is very interested.

She will consider changing it into a private company.

— That would solve everything. — Yes.

It seems Weyse is about to sing.

— Is attendance mandatory? — Yes.

Birds in the trees sing their day full of song.

Why shouldn't we sing along?

I'm chipper all the day, happy with my lot.

How could I get this way? Look at what I've got.

I got rhythm, I got music.

I got my man. Who could ask for anything more?

I've got daisies in green pastures.

I've got my man. Who could ask for anything more?

Old man trouble, you won't find him.

You won't find him 'round my door.

I've got starlight, I've got sweet dreams.

I've got my man. Who could ask for anything more?

I got music, and that's whatI need.

Old man trouble, I don't mind him.

You won't find him 'round my door.

I've got starlight, I've got sweet dreams.

I've got my man. Who could ask for anything more?

Who could ask for anything more?

Yes!

— Bravo. — Bravo.

So, Molin, you're back from Aalborg. Have a seat and a glass.

Truly talented, your wife. Right?

Cheers.

My little songbird. That's what you are.

You are so beautiful.

There are moments when I pinch myself and ask: "Is she really mine?"

I pinch myself sometimes, too.

Who is Uffe Emil Vamming? A letter arrived after you had left.

— From Uffe Emil Vamming. — The Huntmaster's son.

— What does he want? — I wouldn't know, sweet Alma.

— His father died. — The Huntmaster?

— Last week. — So now what?

His son has been to the storage.

— I told you we should've left. — He hasn't uncovered anything.

Just a note where the father talks about a lumber investment.

— But the note is fake. You wrote it! — He doesn't know that.

I received an order via the telephone, and I carried out that order.

He feels I should have prevented his father from making the investment.

— He wants to talk to me about it. — To you?

— Yes. He's coming tomorrow. — Here?

Yes.

You must tell him you sold the lumber and give him the cheque.

Have you lost your mind? He will under no circumstances get this cheque!

Half the amount belongs to us!

Why the hell do you think I spent all that time trying to sell the lumber?

Pardon me for yelling. Everything will be fine once I've talked to him.

He will be pleased when he learns that the investment didn't come with a loss.

— Has the factory been sold? — No, but Molin is optimistic.

What you said on the beach

I had forgotten thatI talked about the factory the first time we met.

Now I remember how important it was throughout my childhood.

And how loyal my father was to it and to the Frigh family.

That is why it pains me every time you talk about selling it.

The factory has been a part of my life ever since I was born.

Alice, I wish you understood how our life could be —

— without that responsibility. I'd rather take responsibility for us.

For you, me and the children.

Won't you come in for a drink, Alice?

I must get to bed.

So you will sleep in there all alone?

Goodnight, Otto.

Goodnight.

— Valter. You shouldn't be here. — No one saw me.

— Aren't you happy to see me? — Stop it.

I need to ask you something. Is your father a gipsy?

— Is he a what? — A gipsy?

If so, would you not like me? Or would you like me better?

— I said nothing of the sort. — He wasn't.

He was a lout. He built railways.

— He built railways? — That's why we were always on the road.

Yes. Yes

He's not among us anymore. Neither is my mother.

ButI have one sister in Hobro and another in Tversted.

That's my family.

— What's going on, Edith? — I told him to leave.

— Yes. I wasjust leaving. — I should say so.

— Well, goodnight then. — Goodnight.

Be quiet as you leave. Our guests have all retired.

His father wasn't a gypsy

if you must know.

It reminds me of King Solomon who had to judge a case between two women —

— each of whom claimed that the little child belonged to them.

The real mother was the one who wanted to save the child at any cost.

It's strange that it took a viper —

— for me to see who Severin's real father is.

Isn't that a bit melodramatic, Hjalmar?

— Did we do the right thing, Helene? — What do you mean?

Was it wise that you stayed with me even though the children are his?

You're tired. We both had a scare. Let's get some sleep.

Yes. You're right.

You're still just sitting there? I thought we were going swimming.

What does Morten want with that stinking cement factory?

What he wants? He just sensed that you wanted him out.

— Therese, I smell a rat. — I'm going swimming.

There's an opportunity only he knows about!

You're seeing ghosts! All Morten wants is peace.

Your mistake is to think people change.

Yes, and for the better.

Well, not Morten! You don't feed a lion vegetables!

I apologize for disturbing you, Mrs. Molin. Are you alone?

Yes, my husband is having a meeting in the salon.

It puzzled me that Director Wettergren hadn't telephoned.

So I telephoned his secretary.

She said he actually did call yesterday and spoke to your husband.

My husband?

Wettergren took it that you do not wish to return to the theatre.

So he had no reason to telephone again.

I'm sure it'sjust a misunderstanding. Swedes and Danes.

We don't always understand each other well

I was surprised when I saw that my father had spent —

— the bulk of his means investing in Jutland lumber.

Yes, I counselled against it. But your father was a strong—willed man.

When you sold it to Merchant Madsen, did you contact my father?

Of course. And luckily, it was in one of his more lucid moments.

I'm pleased to hear that you handled this hopeless investment.

I was happy to help. Your father was a cherished client.

Oh, my wife.

— This is Mr. Vamming. — Hello, Mrs. Molin.

— My condolences. — We'll be done here soon.

Your husband has told me he managed to resell the investment with no losses.

Is that all you said, August?

Haven't you told Mr. Vamming that you made him a nice profit?

Oh, I wouldn't go that far.

My husband is so modest. But you forgot to bring the cheque.

— It's twice the investment amount. — He always saves the best for last.

That's how you do it in the theatre, and my husband loves the theatre.

Isn't that right, darling?

The young countess is out riding. She won't be home for lunch.

— But Count Ditmar is ill. — Too bad he's ill on his vacation.

Miss Otilia, do you have a minute?

Yes.

Miss Lang just telephoned again.

She finally got through her pile of letters.

One of her pupils is getting married.

The young lady probably should have mentioned —

— that she preferred marriage to being a teacher before she applied.

But that means there's an opening.

Miss Lang would like to extend the opportunity to you.

— If you are still interested. — I am. Thank you so much.

Good. Then all that's left is the admission test in 2 weeks.

— Admission test? — Yes, like the other pupils take.

But you will dojust fine.

— Andersen's Seaside Hotel. — Fie, It's me!

— Ane? — Emma is gone. They took my child.

— They took her. — Your child?

A little girl. Her name is Emma. I wanted to tell you —

— but you would have told me not to take the money.

— And now they've taken her. — Who?

Two people from an orphanage. They said I wasn't complying.

It must be Miss Duelund.

But how did she find out that this is where I went?

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