[Glancing sidelong at him.] You’ve been out a long time, Ekdal.
Hialmar.
[Without looking at her.] Rather long, yes.
[He takes off his overcoat; Gina and Hedvig go to help him; he motions them away.
Gina.
Perhaps you’ve had dinner with Werle?
Hialmar.
[Hanging up his coat.] No.
Gina.
[Going towards the kitchen door.] Then I'll bring some in for you.