—So you are a married man, Hialmar! That is further than I shall ever get. Well, I hope you are happy in your married life?
Hialmar.
Yes, thoroughly happy. She is as good and capable a wife as any man could wish for. And she is by no means without culture.
Gregers.
[Rather surprised.] No, of course not.
Hialmar.
You see, life is itself an education. Her daily intercourse with me And then we know one or two rather remarkable men, who come a good deal about us. I assure you, you would hardly know Gina again.
Gregers.
Gina?
Hialmar.
Yes; had you forgotten that her name was Gina?
Gregers.
Whose name? I haven't the slightest idea
Hialmar.
Don't you remember that she used to be in service here?
Gregers.
[Looks at him.] Is it Gina Hansen?
Hialmar.
Yes, of course it is Gina Hansen.
