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 Mrs. Linden.

No, Nils, you must not recall the letter.

Krogstad.

But tell me, wasn't that just why you got me to come here?

Mrs. Linden.

Yes, in my first alarm. But a day has passed since then, and in that day I have seen incredible things in this house. Helmer must know everything; there must be an end to this unhappy secret. These two must come to a full understanding. They must have done with all these shifts and subterfuges.

Krogstad.

Very well, if you like to risk it. But one thing I can do, and at once

Mrs. Linden.

[Listening.] Make haste! Go, go! The dance is over; we're not safe another moment.

Krogstad.

I shall wait for you in the street.

Mrs. Linden.

Yes, do; you must see me home.

Krogstad.

I never was so happy in all my life!

[Krogstad goes out by the outer door. The door between the room and the hall remains open.