The things we do!

I ... well, it all depends. If you should
happen to be anywhere near, why.... What about that machine of yours?"
I ventured to ask if I might leave it on the place.
"Certainly," said the Captain.
When he had gone I sat down on the bed. Well, it was all over now. Ay, so
it was--and Lord have mercy on us all! Nine o'clock; she is up--she is
there in the house I can see from this very window. Well, let me get away
and have done with it.
I get out my sack and stow away my things, put on my wet jacket over my
blouse, and am ready to start. But I sit down again.
Emma comes in: "_Varsaagod_; there's something ready for you in the
kitchen."
To my horror she had my rug over one arm.
"And Fruen told me to ask if this wasn't your rug."
"Mine? No; I've got mine here with my things."
Emma goes off again with the rug.
Well, how could I say it was mine? Devil take the rug!... Should I go down
to the kitchen or not? I might be able to say good-bye and thanks at the
same time--nothing strange in that.


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