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Allmers.
[With emotion, taking him in his arms.] You shall learn whatever you like—everything you really want to.
Eyolf.
Then do you know what I want most of all, Papa?
Allmers.
No; tell me.
Eyolf.
I want most of all to be a soldier.
Allmers.
Oh, little Eyolf, there are many, many other things that are better than that.
Eyolf.
Ah, but when I grow big, then I shall have to be a soldier. You know that, don't you?
Allmers.
[Clenching his hands together.] Well, well, well: we shall see
Asta.
[Seating herself at the table on the left.] Eyolf! Come here to me, and I will tell you something.
Eyolf.
[Goes up to her.] What is it, Auntie?
Asta.
What do you think, Eyolf—I have seen the Rat-Wife.
