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 Helmer.

Have you really the courage to begin that again?

Nora.

Yes, yes; for my sake, you must let Krogstad keep his place in the Bank.

Helmer.

My dear Nora, it's his place I intend for Mrs. Linden.

Nora.

Yes, that's so good of you. But instead of Krogstad, you could dismiss some other clerk.

Helmer.

Why, this is incredible obstinacy! Because you have thoughtlessly promised to put in a word for him, I am to!

Nora.

It's not that, Torvald. It's for your own sake. This man writes for the most scurrilous newspapers; you said so yourself. He can do you no end of harm. I'm so terribly afraid of him

Helmer.

Ah, I understand; it's old recollections that are frightening you.

Nora.

What do you mean?

Helmer.

Of course you're thinking of your father.