Hedvig.

Then he must have got a bottle on credit somewhere.

Gina.

Poor grandfather, who’d give him credit?

Hialmar Ekdal, in an overcoat and grey felt hat, comes in from the right.

Gina.

[Throws down her sewing and rises.] Why, Ekdal. Is that you already?

Hedvig.

[At the same time jumping up.] Fancy your coming so soon, father!

Hialmar.