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It would have been better for me; for then I should have had something to take refuge in. Now I am utterly at sea.

[Observing her closely.] If you had the choice now. If you could follow Eyolf to where he is?

Yes? What then?

If you were fully assured that you would find him again—know him—understand him?

Yes, yes; what then?

Would you, of your own free will, take the leap over to him? Of your own free will leave everything behind you? Renounce your whole earthly life? Would you, Rita?

[Softly.] Now, at once?

Yes; to-day. This very hour. Answer me—would you?