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 you be good enough to tell me, Mr. Mortensgård, what brings you out here to me?

Mortensgård.

It was really Miss West I came to see. I wanted to thank her for the friendly note I received from her yesterday.

Rosmer.

I know she wrote to you. Have you seen her then?

Mortensgård.

Yes, for a short time. [Smiles slightly.] I hear there has been a certain change of views out here at Rosmersholm.

Rosmer.

My views are altered in many respects. I might almost say in all.

Mortensgård.

So Miss West told me; and that's why she thought I had better come up and talk things over with the Pastor.

Rosmer.

What things, Mr. Mortensgård?

Mortensgård.

May I announce in the "Beacon" that there has been a change in your views—that you have joined the party of freedom and progress?

Rosmer.

Certainly you may. In fact, I beg you to make the announcement.

Mortensgård.

Then it shall appear in to-morrow's paper. It