Word: supper
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...consent to the marriage. The plot now hinges on the efforts of Eduard, assisted by Emma and Franz, the servants, to make Hauptmann Droll dance. Their object is secured partly by accident. The old man falls into a violent passion, one evening, and soon after eats a large supper and becomes very ill. Franz is sent at once for a doctor, disguises himself as one, and pretends to be deeply interested in the case. He declares that nothing but dancing can effect a cure, and Hauptmann Droll, in trying to follow the doctor's advice, is seen by Eduard...