Well and good. [Opens the letter, takes out a paper, reads it through, and appears bewildered.] What is this——!

Gina.

What does it say?

Hedvig.

Oh yes, father—tell us!

Hialmar.

Be quiet. [Reads it through again; he has turned pale, but says with self-control:] It is a deed of gift, Hedvig.

Hedvig.

Is it? What sort of gift am I to have?

Hialmar.