Regina.

Yes, there’s plenty to do, of course.

Manders.

And Mrs. Alving is at home, I trust?

Regina.

Oh dear, yes. She’s just upstairs, looking after the young master’s chocolate.

Manders.

Yes, by-the-bye—I heard down at the pier that Oswald had arrived.

Regina.

Yes, he came the day before yesterday. We didn’t expect him before to-day.