Mrs. Linden.
Is it too late?
Krogstad.
Christina, do you know what you are doing? Yes, you do; I see it in your face. Have you the courage then?
Mrs. Linden.
I need some one to be a mother to, and your children need a mother. You need me, and I—I need you. Nils, I believe in your better self. With you I fear nothing.
Krogstad.
[Seizing her hands.] Thank you—thank you, Christina. Now I shall make others see me as you do.—Ah, I forgot
Mrs. Linden.
[Listening.] Hush! The tarantella! Go! go!
Krogstad.
Why? What is it?
Mrs. Linden.
Don't you hear the dancing overhead? As soon as that is over they will be here.
Krogstad.
Oh yes, I shall go. Nothing will come of this, after all. Of course, you don't know the step I have taken against the Helmers.
Mrs. Linden.
Yes, Nils, I do know.
