Manders.
No doubt. I think it would be desirable for her in every respect. Regina is now at the age when——Of course I don’t know much about these things, but——
Mrs. Alving.
Regina matured very early.
Manders.
Yes, I thought so. I have an impression that she was remarkably well developed, physically, when I prepared her for confirmation. But in the meantime, she ought to be at home, under her father’s eye——Ah! but Engstrand is not——That he—that he—could so hide the truth from me! [A knock at the door into the hall.
Mrs. Alving.
Who can this be? Come in!
Engstrand.
[In his Sunday clothes, in the doorway.] I humbly beg your pardon, but——