Hedvig (a little after, pulling his jacket). Father!
Hjalmar. Well, what is it?
Hedvig. Oh, you know well enough what it is.
Hjalmar. No, I really don’t.
Hedvig (laughing and pouting). Oh, you do, father. Now you mustn’t tease me any more.
Hjalmar. But what is it?
Hedvig (shaking him). Oh, nonsense. Now out with it, father. You know all the good things you promised me.
Hjalmar. Ah! and to think I should have forgotten it!
Hedvig. No, you only want to tease me, father! Oh, it’s too bad of you. Where’ve you put them?
Hjalmar. Well, I’ve not quite forgotten. But wait a moment! I’ve got something else for you, Hedvig. (Goes and searches in the pockets of his coat.)