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 deplorable. But—one measure is certainly indispensable.

Rebecca. And what is that?

Kroll.

You must get him to legalise the position, Miss West.

Rebecca. His position towards me?

Kroll. Yes. You must make him do that.

Rebecca.

Then you absolutely cannot clear your mind of the idea that our position requires to be—legalised, as you call it?

Kroll.

I would rather not go into the matter too closely. But I believe I have noticed that it is nowhere easier to break through all so-called prejudices than in—h'm

Rebecca.

In the relation between man and woman, you mean?

Kroll. Yes,—to speak plainly—I think so.

Rebecca.

[Wanders across the room and looks out at the window.] I could almost say—I wish you were right, Rector Kroll.