to-morrow?

REGINA. Yes, there's plenty to do, of course.

MANDERS. And Mrs. Alving is at home, I trust?

REGINA. Oh dear, yes. She's just upstairs, looking after the young
master's chocolate.

MANDERS. Yes, by-the-bye--I heard down at the pier that Oswald had
arrived.

REGINA. Yes, he came the day before yesterday. We didn't expect him
before to-day.

MANDERS. Quite strong and well, I hope?

REGINA. Yes, thank you, quite; but dreadfully tired with the
journey. He has made one rush right through from Paris--the whole
way in one train, I believe. He's sleeping a little now, I think;
so perhaps we'd better talk a little quietly.

MANDERS. Sh!--as quietly as you please.

REGINA. [Arranging an arm-chair beside the table.] Now, do sit
down, Pastor Manders, and make yourself comfortable. [He sits down;
she places a footstool under his feet.] There! Are you comfortable
now, sir?

MANDERS. Thanks, thanks, extremely so. [Looks at her.] Do you know,