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RANK So it seems. NORA[With her hands on his shoulders.] Dear, dear Doctor Rank, death shall not take you away from Torvald and me. RANK Oh, you’ll easily get over the loss. The absent are soon forgotten. NORA[Looks at him anxiously.] Do you think so? RANK People make fresh ties, and thenNORA Who make fresh ties? RANK You and Helmer will,- when I am gone. You yourself are taking time by the forelock, it seems to me. What was that Mrs. Linden doing here yesterday? NORA Oh!- you’re surely not jealous of poor Christina? RANK Yes, I am. She will be my successor in this house. When I am out of the way, this woman will perhapsNORA Hush! Not so loud! She’s in there. RANK To-day as well? You see! NORA Only to put my costume in order-dear me, how unreasonable you are! [Sits on sofa.] Now do be good, Doctor Rank! To-morrow you shall see how beautifully I shall dance; and then you may fancy that I’m doing it all to please you-and of course Torvald as well. [Takes various things out of box.] Doctor Rank, sit down here, and I’ll show you something. RANK[Sitting.] What is it? NORA Look here. Look! RANK Silk stockings. NORA Flesh-coloured. Aren’t they lovely? It’s so dark here now; but to-morrow-No, no, no; you must only look at the feet. Oh, well, I suppose you may look at the rest too. RANK H’mNORA What are you looking so critical about? Do you think they won’t fit me? RANK I can’t possibly give any competent opinion on that point. NORA Looking at him a moment.] For shame! [Hits him lightly on the ear with the stockings.] Take that. [Rolls them up again. RANK And what other wonders am I to see? NORA You sha’n’t see anything more; for you don’t behave nicely. [She hums a little and searches among the things. RANK [After a short silence.] When I sit here gossiping with you, I can’t imagine-I simply cannot conceive-what would have become of me if I had never entered this house. NORA [Smiling.] Yes, I think you do feel at home with us. |
