Hjalmar. But what for?
Gregers. She wanted to sacrifice for you the best thing she had on earth; for then she thought you might learn to love her again.
Hjalmar (softly and with emotion). Ah! the child!
Gina. What things she does get hold of.
Gregers. She only wanted to win back your love, Hjalmar; she felt she could not live with out it.
Gina (struggling with her tears). Now you see yourself, Ekdal.
Hjalmar. Gina, where is she?
Gina (sniffling). Poor child, I suppose she’s sitting out in the kitchen.
Hjalmar (goes to the kitchen door and opens it). Hedvig—come! Come in to me! (Looking in.) No, she’s not here.
Gina. Then she’s sitting in her little room.