Mrs. Alving.

What makes you think so?

Oswald.

Everything will burn. All that recalls father’s memory is doomed. Here am I, too, burning down. [Regina starts and looks at him.

Mrs. Alving.

Oswald! You oughtn’t to have remained so long down there, my poor boy.

Oswald.

[Sits down by the table.] I almost think you are right.

Mrs. Alving.

Let me dry your face, Oswald; you are quite wet.