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But the engineer did come down after me, as it turned out, though it was
queer it should be so. Anyhow, it was a triumph I had not sought, and I
cared nothing for it.
He came to the lodging-house to see me, and said: "I want you to come back
with me, if you please, and get your money. And there's a letter come for
you by the post."
When we stepped into the office, Fru Falkenberg was there. I was taken
aback at finding her there. I made a bow and stood over by the door.
"Sit down, won't you?" said the engineer, going to the table for my
letter. "Here you are. No, sit down and read your letter while I'm
reckoning up your pay."
And Fru Falkenberg herself motioned me to a chair.
Now, what were they looking so anxious about? And what was the meaning of
this sudden politeness and "Won't you sit down?" and all the rest? I had
not to wait long to find out: the letter was from Captain Falkenberg.
"Here, you can use this," said Fruen very obligingly, handing me a
letter-opener.
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