Hialmar.

Indeed. Well, since you’re here, take off your coat and sit down.

Gregers.

Thanks.

[He takes off his overcoat. He is now dressed in a plain grey suit of a countrified cut.

Hialmar.

Here, on the sofa. Make yourself comfortable.

[Gregers seats himself on the sofa; Hialmar takes a chair at the table.

Gregers.

[Looking around him.] So these are your quarters, Hialmar—this is your home.