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Oswald.
Yes. What can a fellow do out of doors in this eternal rain? But I hear dinner is ready. That's capital!
Regina.
[With a parcel, from the dining-room.] A parcel has come for you, Mrs. Alving. [Hands it to her.
Mrs. Alving.
[With a glance at Mr. Manders.] No doubt copies of the ode for to-morrow's ceremony.
Manders.
H'm
Regina.
And dinner is ready.
Mrs. Alving.
Very well. We will come directly. I will just
[Begins to open the parcel.Regina.
[To Oswald.] Would Mr. Alving like red or white wine?
Oswald.
Both, if you please.
Regina.
Bien. Very well, sir.
[She goes into the dining-room.
Oswald.
I may as well help to uncork it.
[He also goes into the dining-room, the door of which swings half open behind him.