Oswald.

I may as well help to uncork it.

[He also goes into the dining-room, the door of which swings half open behind him.

Mrs. Alving.

[Who has opened the parcel.] Yes, I thought so. Here is the Ceremonial Ode, Pastor Manders.

Manders.

[With folded hands.] With what countenance I am to deliver my discourse to-morrow——!

Mrs. Alving.

Oh, you will get through it somehow.

Manders.