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 Oswald.

Yes. What can a fellow do out of doors in this eternal rain? But I hear dinner is ready. That's capital!

Regina.

[With a parcel, from the dining-room.] A parcel has come for you, Mrs. Alving. [Hands it to her.

Mrs. Alving.

[With a glance at Mr. Manders.] No doubt copies of the ode for to-morrow's ceremony.

Manders.

H'm

Regina.

And dinner is ready.

Mrs. Alving.

Very well. We will come directly. I will just      [Begins to open the parcel.

Regina.

[To Oswald.] Would Mr. Alving like red or white wine?

Oswald.

Both, if you please.

Regina.

Bien. Very well, sir.

[She goes into the dining-room.

Oswald.

I may as well help to uncork it.

[He also goes into the dining-room, the door of which swings half open behind him.