You see; I thought as much.

Gregers.

[To Relling.] But how do you account for that?

Relling.

[Sullenly.] Her constitution’s changing, sir.

Hialmar.

So long as the child has me——! So long as I am above ground——!

A knock at the door.

Gina.

Hush, Ekdal; there’s some one in the passage. [Calls out.] Come in!