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 Regina.

Then I should be glad to go to town. It's very lonely out here; you know yourself, sir, what it is to be alone in the world. And I can assure you I'm both quick and willing. Don't you know of any such place for me, sir?

Manders.

I? No, certainly not.

Regina.

But, dear, dear sir, do remember me if

Manders.

[Rising.] Yes, yes, certainly, Miss Engstrand.

Regina.

For if I

Manders.

Will you be so good as to tell your mistress I am here?

Regina.

I will, at once, sir. [She goes out to the left.

Manders.

[Paces the room two or three times, stands a moment in the background with his hands behind his back, and looks out over the garden. Then he returns to the table, takes up a book, and looks at the title-page; starts, and looks at several books.] Ha—indeed!

Mrs. Alving enters by the door on the left; she is followed by Regina, who immediately goes out by the first door on the right.

Mrs. Alving.

[Holds out her hand.] Welcome, my dear Pastor.