Regina.

[Softly.] I don’t think Mrs. Alving would like it.

Mrs. Alving.

You shall have leave to, presently. And meanwhile sit over here beside us.

[Regina seats herself demurely and hesitatingly at the other side of the table.

Mrs. Alving.

And now, my poor suffering boy, I am going to take the burden off your mind——

Oswald.

You, mother?

Mrs. Alving.