Gina.

[Takes up the basket.] Be sure you see that he doesn’t go out.

Hialmar.

All right, all right. And, Gina, a little herring-salad wouldn’t be a bad idea; Relling and Molvik were out on the loose again last night.

Gina.

If only they don’t come before I'm ready for them——

Hialmar.

No, of course they won’t; take your own time.

Gina.

Very well; and meanwhile you can be working a bit.