Hjalmar (going to the table). That’s it; now, I suppose, I shall have a minute’s peace.
Gina. Is he in there on the rampage again?
Hjalmar. Wasn’t it better than if he’d gone down to Mrs. Ericksen’s? (Sitting down.) Do you want anything? You said——
Gina. I only wanted to ask if you thought we could lay the cloth here?
Hjalmar. Yes, I suppose no one is coming so early——
Gina. No, I don’t expect anyone, except the two sweethearts, who want to be taken together.
Hjalmar. Why the devil couldn’t they be taken together some other day?
Gina. But, dear Ekdal, I arranged for them to come this afternoon, when you’re having your sleep.
Hjalmar. Oh, that’s all right. Yes, then we’ll lunch here.
Gina. Very well! But there’s no need to hurry to lay the cloth yet; you can use the table awhile yet.