(SCENE.--A room furnished comfortably and tastefully, but not

extravagantly. At the back, a door to the right leads to the

entrance-hall, another to the left leads to Helmer\'s study.

Between the doors stands a piano. In the middle of the left-hand

wall is a door, and beyond it a window. Near the window are a

round table, arm-chairs and a small sofa.