Hjalmar. No, I’ve not.
Fat Gentleman. You should have. It is so good for the digestion to sit and look at pictures.
Thin-haired Gentleman. And, besides, it contributes towards entertaining people, don’t you know.
Short-sighted Gentleman. And all contributions are thankfully received.
Mrs. Sorby. The Chamberlains mean, that when you’re asked to dinner, you must do something for your meal, Mr. Ekdal.
Fat Gentleman. Where one dines so well, that is simply a pleasure.
Thin-haired Gentleman. Good heavens! when it’s a question of a struggle for life——
Mrs. Sorby. There you are right.
They continue the conversation amid laughter and joking.
Gregers (in a low voice). You must join us, Hjalmar.