Gina. Yes, quite certain. When I promise anything I do it. The first dozen shall be ready by Monday. Good day, good day.
Steps are heard going down the stairs. Gina closes the door, puts the plate in the box, and puts it into the covered camera.
Hedvig (coming in from the kitchen). Are they gone?
Gina (clearing away). Yes, thank goodness, I’ve got rid of them at last.
Hedvig. Can you think why father’s not come home yet?
Gina. Are you sure he’s not down at Relling’s?
Hedvig. No, he’s not; I ran down the kitchen stairs just now and asked.
Gina. And there’s his dinner getting cold for him, too.
Hedvig. Yes, fancy—and father’s who’s always so careful to be home to dinner.
Gina. Oh! he’ll be here directly you’ll see.