Nora.
[Going into room on the right.] The more reason for the thing to happen.
[She comes back with out-door things and a small travelling-bag, which she places on a chair.
Helmer.
Nora, Nora, not now! Wait till to-morrow.
Nora.
[Putting on cloak.] I can't spend the night in a strange man's house.
Helmer.
But can we not live here, as brother and sister?
Nora.
[Fastening her hat.] You know very well that wouldn't last long. [Puts on the shawl.] Goodbye, Torvald. No, I won't go to the children. I know they are in better hands than mine. As I now am, I can be nothing to them.
Helmer.
But some time, Nora—some time?
Nora.
How can I tell? I have no idea what will become of me.
Helmer.
But you are my wife, now and always!
Nora.
Listen, Torvald—when a wife leaves her
