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Gregers Werle, a childhood friend of Hialmar Ekdal, told his friend that Gina (Hialmar’s wife) had had an affair with Gregers’ father before they were married. Gina confirmed this accusation. Gregers mistakenly believed that Hialmar and Gina would be relieved to have a marriage without a lie or secret from the past, but Hialmar cannot get over Gina’s indiscretion, even though it happened before they were married. After spending a night out, Hialmar has returned home to collect his belongings
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GINA begins to sweep and clean up the studio. Presently the passage door is opened with hesitation, and HIALMAR EKDAL looks in. He has on his overcoat, but not his hat; he is unwashed, and his hair is dishevelled and unkempt. His eyes are dull and heavy.
Gina (standing with the brush in her hand, and looking at him). Oh, there now, Ekdal--so you've come after
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