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Ellen.
Yes, he came up the back stair
Nora.
Didn't you tell him I was engaged?
Ellen.
Yes, but it was no use.
Nora.
He won't go away?
Ellen.
No, ma'am, not until he has spoken to you.
Nora.
Then let him come in; but quietly. And, Ellen—say nothing about it; it's a surprise for my husband.
Ellen.
Oh, yes, ma'am, I understand. [She goes out.
Nora.
It is coming! The dreadful thing is coming, after all. No, no, no, it can never be; it shall not!
[She goes to Helmer's door and slips the bolt. Ellen opens the hall door for Krogstad, and shuts it after him. He wears a travelling-coat, high boots, and a fur cap.
Nora.
[Goes towards him.] Speak softly; my husband is at home.
Krogstad.
All right. That's nothing to me.
