Werle.
Well, you can pass out this way.
Gråberg.
But there’s some one else——
Werle.
All right; come through, both of you. Don’t be afraid.
[Gråberg and Old Ekdal come out of the office.
Werle.
[Involuntarily.] Ugh!
[The laughter and talk among the Guests cease. Hialmar starts at the sight of his father, puts down his glass, and turns towards the fireplace.