Hedvig.

Now you’re only teasing me, father! Oh, it’s too bad of you! Where have you put them?

Hialmar.

No, I positively forgot to get anything. But wait a little! I have something else for you, Hedvig.

[Goes and searches in the pockets of the coat.

Hedvig.

[Skipping and clapping her hands.] Oh mother, mother!

Gina.

There, you see; if you only give him time——

Hialmar.