much. You have stood here too long without the moral support that should have sustained you. I blame myself for not having given you that support sooner.
Dina.
You must not speak now!
Mrs. Bernick.
What is all this?
Rörlund.
It is now that I must speak, Dina, though your conduct yesterday and to-day has made it ten times more difficult for me. But all other considerations must give place to your rescue. You remember the promise I gave you. You remember what you promised to answer, when I found that the time had come. Now I can hesitate no longer, and therefore—[To Johan Tönnesen]—I tell you that this girl, whom you are pursuing, is betrothed to me.
Mrs. Bernick.
What do you say?
Bernick.
Dina!
Johan.
She! Betrothed to?
Martha.
No, no, Dina!
Lona.
A lie!
Johan.
Dina—does that man speak the truth?
Dina.
[After a short pause.] Yes.
