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 Hialmar.

The body sometimes makes its claims felt too.

Gregers.

What have you decided to do?

Hialmar.

For a man like me, there is only one course possible. I am just putting my most important things together. But it takes time, you know.

Gina.

[With a touch of impatience.] Am I to get the room ready for you, or am I to pack your portmanteau?

Hialmar.

[After a glance of annoyance at Gregers.] Pack—and get the room ready!

Gina.

[Takes the portmanteau.] Very well; then I'll put in the shirt and the other things.

[Goes into the sitting-room and draws the door to after her.

Gregers.

[After a short silence.] I never dreamed that this would be the end of it. Do you really feel it a necessity to leave house and home?

Hialmar.

[Wanders about restlessly.] What would you have me do?—I am not fitted to bear unhappiness, Gregers. I must feel secure and at peace in my surroundings.