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Updated: August 11, 2024
They saw him march now under one, now under another banner; it was as if he wanted to belong to them all; he was almost too enthusiastic to keep in step. Attorney Grande crossed over and joined the procession; he caught up with Coldevin and started a conversation. "And where is the young Norway?" asked Coldevin, "the poets, the artists why aren't they marching?
She was so taken up with this news about Coldevin that she forgot everything else; perhaps she even felt a sense of relief at the thought that henceforth she would be free from his espionage. When Irgens touched her arm lightly she walked mechanically ahead. They went straight to his rooms. When they stood by the entrance she suddenly recoiled.
They did not extend themselves in any one direction; they were not occupied with any single idea; they became simply roundheaded. God, how rarely one nowadays saw real race! Somebody in the procession called for cheers and was answered with scattering hurrahs. Coldevin cheered enthusiastically, although he did not hear what the cheers were for.
Don't argue with him. He knew what he was talking about. Ho! business morals! The rottenest morals on earth.... Meanwhile the Attorney was talking across the table to Irgens and Miss Aagot. He told them how he had come across Coldevin. "I ran across him a moment ago up your way, Irgens, in Thranes Road, right below your windows. I brought him along. I couldn't let the fellow stand there alone "
She turned again to Coldevin. "So you have seen Ole since the excursion? I wonder why he hasn't mentioned it to me." "Oh, he cannot remember everything. He has a lot to think of, Miss Aagot; a great deal. He is at the head of a big business; I was really surprised when I saw how big it is. Wonderful! A man like him must be excused if he forgets a little thing like that.
He walked straight over to the Attorney, bowed, and said: "Do you mind if I sit down here? I noticed that Mr. Henriksen spoke to you; you must know him, then. As for me, I am acquainted with Miss Lynum, who was introduced to you. I am the tutor in her home; my name is Coldevin."
He had not heard Paulsberg say anything about it. What was going to happen? What were they going to do? "What can one do about an accomplished fact?" asked Paulsberg. "Simply take it like men; that is all I can say." The Attorney now asked Coldevin: "I suppose you have been in Parliament to-day, also?" "Yes." "You know, then, what took place. What do you think of it?"
Then Aagot appeared. Suddenly she cried out loudly. Coldevin arose and walked away. He had not looked at her nor had he said a word; he had simply shown himself he had been on the spot. He swayed like a man in a stupor. He turned the very first corner, the frozen smile still on his lips. Coldevin walked straight down to the railway station. He bought his ticket and was ready.
Suddenly something struck him, and he said indifferently: "Of course, it is a matter of absolute indifference to me who the person is; but if it is that lout Coldevin Lord, man! do you really pay any attention to what such a freak says? A man who carries a cigar-holder and a dirty comb in the same pocket! Well, I must be going; so long!" Irgens walked off.
Glory be! "In my opinion you will find really great talents within the ranks of our business youth," Coldevin continued undisturbed. "And I would advise you to pay a little attention to them. They are building ships, opening new markets, carrying on involved business enterprises on a hitherto undreamed of scale "
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