Gregers. Think what you’re doing, Hjalmar.
Hjalmar (taking up his overcoat). There’s nothing for a man like me to think about here.
Gregers. Yes, here there is so much to be thought over. You three must remain together, if you are to reach the great height of self-sacrificing forgiveness.
Hjalmar. I will not. Never, never! My hat! (Takes his hat.) My home has fallen into ruins about me (bursting into tears). Gregers, I have no child!
Hedvig (who has opened the kitchen door). What do you say? (Going up to him.) Father, father!
Gina. There now!
Hjalmar. Do not come near me, Hedvig. Stand away. I can not bear to see you. Ah! the eyes! Good-bye.
Goes towards the door.
Hedvig (holding him fast and crying out). No, no! No, no! Don’t go away from me!
Gina (calls out). Look at the child, Ekdal! Look at the child!