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 Gina. I shall have to find something or other.

Hialmar. And don't cut it too fine, for I fancy Relling and Molvik are coming up too. I just happened to meet Relling on the stairs, you see; so I had to

Gina. Oh, are we to have those two as well?

Hialmar. Good Lord—a couple more or less can't make any difference.

Old Ekdal. [Opens his door and looks in.] I say, Hialmar[Sees Gina.] Oh!

Gina. Do you want anything, grandfather?

Ekdal. Oh no, it doesn't matter. H'm! [Retires again.

Gina. [Takes up the basket.] Be sure you see that he doesn't go out.

Hialmar. All right, all right. And, Gina, a little herring-salad wouldn't be a bad idea; Relling and Molvik were out on the loose again last night.

Gina. If only they don't come before I'm ready for them