Hedvig.

Oh but, father, you promised that we should have a little party——

Hialmar.

H'm, true. Well then, from the day after tomorrow. I should almost like to wring that cursëd wild duck’s neck!

Hedvig.

[Shrieks.] The wild duck!

Gina.

Well I never!

Hedvig.

[Shaking him.] Oh no, father; you know it’s my wild duck!