Yes, of course you may, if you want to.

Gina.

No, not to-night, Ekdal; it’s to be kept till to-morrow.

Hedvig.

[Softly.] Oh, can’t you let him read it! It’s sure to be something good; and then father will be glad, and everything will be nice again.

Hialmar.

I may open it then?

Hedvig.

Yes do, father. I'm so anxious to know what it is.

Hialmar.