Henrik Ibsen 
The Lady from the Sea 

Bolette. Well, Ballested, does it work smoothly?

Ballested. Certainly, Miss Bolette, that’s easy enough. May I ask—do you expect any visitors today?

Bolette. Yes, we’re expecting Mr. Arnholm this morning. He got to town in the night.

Ballested. Arnholm? Wait a minute—wasn’t Arnholm the man who was tutor here several years ago?

Bolette. Yes, it is he.

Ballested. Oh, really! Is he coming into these parts again?

Bolette. That’s why we want to have the flag up.

Ballested. Well, that’s reasonable enough.