Go down to the laundry, and help with the garlands.

Regina.

Yes, Mrs. Alving.

[Mrs. Alving assures herself that Regina goes; then shuts the door.

Manders.

I suppose he cannot overhear us in there?

Mrs. Alving.

Not when the door is shut. Besides, he’s just going out.

Manders.

I am still quite upset. I don’t know how I could swallow a morsel of dinner.