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 Mrs. Sörby.

After the last dinner, Chamberlain, when certain persons permitted themselves to overstep the mark.

The Thin-haired Gentleman.

And may one never overstep the mark a little bit, Madame Bertha? Not the least little bit?

Mrs. Sörby.

Not in any respect whatsoever, Mr. Balle.

[Most of the Guests have assembled in the study; servants hand round glasses of punch.

Werle.

[To Hialmar, who is standing beside a table.] What are you studying so intently, Ekdal?

Hialmar.

Only an album, Mr. Werle.

The Thin-haired Gentleman.

[Who is wandering about.] Ah, photographs! They are quite in your line of course.

The Flabby Gentleman.

[In an arm-chair.] Haven't you brought any of your own with you?

Hialmar.

No, I haven't.

The Flabby Gentleman.

You ought to have; it's very good for the digestion to sit and look at pictures.