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 me above my mean surroundings.—Ah, here comes lunch!

Gina and Hedvig bring bottles of ale, a decanter of brandy, glasses, etc. At the same time, Relling and Molvik enter from the passage; they are both without hat or overcoat. Molvik is dressed in black.

Gina.

[Placing the things upon the table.] Ah, you two have come in the nick of time.

Relling.

Molvik got it into his head that he could smell herring-salad, and then there was no holding him.—Good morning again, Ekdal.

Hialmar.

Gregers, let me introduce you to Mr. Molvik. Doctor Oh, you know Relling, don't you?

Gregers. Yes, slightly.

Relling.

Oh, Mr. Werle, junior! Yes, we two have had one or two little skirmishes up at the Höidal works. You've just moved in?

Gregers. I moved in this morning.

Relling.

Molvik and I live right under you; so you haven't far to go for the doctor and the clergyman, if you should need anything in that line.