Ekdal comes in again with a small jug of steaming water.
Hedvig. Have you been getting warm water, grandfather?
Ekdal. Yes, I have. Want it for something I’ve got to write, and the ink’s as thick as porridge—h’m!
Gina. But, grandfather, you should have supper first. It’s quite ready.
Ekdal. Never mind about supper, Gina. Have lots of work, I tell you. I won’t have anyone come to my room. No one—h’m!
He goes into his room. Gina and Hedvig look at one another.
Gina (in a low voice). Can you imagine where he gets the money from?
Hedvig. No doubt he’s got it from Graberg.
Gina. Oh, no! Graberg always sends the money to me.
Hedvig. Then he must have got a bottle on trust somewhere.