(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. I fancy he is having a sleep now, so we must talk a little bit more quietly, if you don't mind. 

 Manders. All right, we will be very quiet. 

 Regina (while she moves an armchair up to the table), Please sit down, Mr. Manders, and make yourself at home. (He sits down; she puts a footstool under his feet.) There! Is that comfortable? 

 Manders. Thank you, thank you. That is most comfortable; (Looks at her.) I'll tell you what, Miss Engstrand, I certainly think you have grown since I saw you last. 

 Regina. Do you think so? Mrs. Alving says, too—that I have developed. 

 Manders. Developed? Well, perhaps a little—just suitably. (A short pause.) 

 Regina. Shall I tell Mrs. Alving you are here? 

 Manders. Thanks, there is no hurry, my dear child. Now tell me, Regina my dear, how has your father been getting on here? 

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