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 —So you are a married man, Hialmar! That is further than I shall ever get. Well, I hope you are happy in your married life?

Hialmar.

Yes, thoroughly happy. She is as good and capable a wife as any man could wish for. And she is by no means without culture.

Gregers.

[Rather surprised.] No, of course not.

Hialmar.

You see, life is itself an education. Her daily intercourse with me And then we know one or two rather remarkable men, who come a good deal about us. I assure you, you would hardly know Gina again.

Gregers.

Gina?

Hialmar.

Yes; had you forgotten that her name was Gina?

Gregers.

Whose name? I haven't the slightest idea

Hialmar.

Don't you remember that she used to be in service here?

Gregers.

[Looks at him.] Is it Gina Hansen?

Hialmar.

Yes, of course it is Gina Hansen.