The office was closed an hour ago, and——
Ekdal.
So they told me at the front door. But Gråberg’s in there still. Let me slip in this way, Pettersen; there’s a good fellow. [Points towards the baize door.] It’s not the first time I've come this way.
Pettersen.
Well, you may pass. [Opens the door.] But mind you go out again the proper way, for we’ve got company.
Ekdal.
I know, I know—h’m! Thanks, Pettersen, good old friend! Thanks! [Mutters softly.] Ass!
[He goes into the office; Pettersen shuts the door after him.
Jensen.
Is he one of the office people?