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 ACT FOURTH.

Hialmar Ekdal's studio. A photograph has just been taken; a camera with the cloth over it, a pedestal, two chairs, a folding table, etc., are standing out in the room. Afternoon light; the sun is going down; a little later it begins to grow dusk.

Gina stands in the passage doorway, with a little box and a wet glass plate in her hand, and is speaking to somebody outside.

Gina.

Yes, certainly. When I make a promise I keep it. The first dozen shall be ready on Monday. Good afternoon.

[Some one is heard going downstairs. Gina shuts the door, slips the plate into the box, and puts it into the covered camera.

Hedvig. [Comes in from the kitchen.] Are they gone?

Gina.

[Tidying up.] Yes, thank goodness, I've got rid of them at last.

Hedvig.

But can you imagine why father hasn't come home yet?

Gina.

Are you sure he's not down in Relling's room?