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 Nora.

I shall not speak?

Mrs. Linden.

Then the letter will.

Nora.

Thank you, Christina. Now I know what I have to do. Hush!

Helmer.

[Coming back.] Well, Mrs. Linden, have you admired her?

Mrs. Linden.

Yes; and now I must say good-night.

Helmer.

What, already? Does this knitting belong to you?

Mrs. Linden.

[Takes it] Yes, thanks; I was nearly forgetting it.

Helmer.

Then you do knit?

Mrs. Linden.

Yes.

Helmer.

Do you know, you ought to embroider instead?

Mrs. Linden.

Indeed! Why?

Helmer.

Because it's so much prettier. Look now! You