Gina.

And your nice winter coat too! Well, that’s done for.

Hedvig.

[At the kitchen door.] Mother, hadn’t I better——? [Sees Hialmar, gives a loud scream of joy, and runs to him.] Oh, father, father!

Hialmar.

[Turns away and makes a gesture of repulsion.] Away, away, away! [To Gina.] Keep her away from me, I say!

Gina.

[In a low tone.] Go into the sitting-room, Hedvig.

[Hedvig does so without a word.

Hialmar.