Gregers.

Yes.

Hialmar and Relling enter; also Gina and Hedvig from the kitchen.

Relling.

That luncheon-party was a failure.

Gregers.

Put on your coat, Hialmar; I want you to come for a long walk with me.

Hialmar.

With pleasure. What was it your father wanted? Had it anything to do with me?

Gregers.