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Regina. Oh, let me help you. That's it. Why, how wet it is! I
will hang it up in the hall. Give me your umbrella, too; I will
leave it open, so that it will dry.
(She goes out with the things by the farther door on the right.
MANDERS lays his bag and his hat down on a chair. REGINA re-
enters.)
Manders. Ah, it's very pleasant to get indoors. Well, is
everything going on well here?
Regina. Yes, thanks.
Manders. Properly busy, though, I expect, getting ready for
tomorrow?
Regina. Oh, yes, there is plenty to do.
Manders. And Mrs. Alving is at home, I hope?
Regina. Yes, she is. She has just gone upstairs to take the young
master his chocolate.
Manders. Tell me--I heard down at the pier that Oswald had come
back.
Regina. Yes, he came the day before yesterday. We didn't expect
him until today.
Manders. Strong and well, I hope?
Regina. Yes, thank you, well enough. But dreadfully tired after
his journey. He came straight from Paris without a stop--I mean,
he came all the way without breaking his journey.
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