Rank.
[Bending towards her.] Nora—do you think he is the only one who?
Nora.
[With a slight start.] Who?
Rank.
Who would gladly give his life for you?
Nora.
[Sadly.] Oh!
Rank.
I have sworn that you shall know it before I—go. I shall never find a better opportunity.—Yes, Nora, now I have told you; and now you know that you can trust me as you can no one else.
Nora.
[Standing up; simply and calmly.] Let me pass, please.
Rank.
[Makes way for her, but remains sitting.]
Nora
Nora.
[In the doorway.] Ellen, bring the lamp. [Crosses to the stove.] Oh dear, Doctor Rank, that was too bad of you.
Rank.
[Rising.] That I have loved you as deeply as—any one else? Was that too bad of me?
Nora.
No, but that you should have told me so. It was so unnecessary
