Gina.

Oh, he’ll be here directly, you’ll see.

Hedvig.

I wish he would come; everything seems so queer to-day.

Gina.

[Calls out.] There he is!

Hialmar Ekdal comes in at the passage door.

Hedvig.

[Going to him.] Father! Oh what a time we’ve been waiting for you!

Gina.