Oswald.
Oh, what does that matter?
[He drinks again.
Mrs. Alving.
But I am fond of her, nevertheless, and I am responsible for her. I wouldn't for all the world have any harm happen to her.
Oswald.
[Springs up.] Mother, Regina is my only salvation!
Mrs. Alving.
[Rising.] What do you mean by that?
Oswald.
I cannot go on bearing all this anguish of soul alone.
Mrs. Alving.
Have you not your mother to share it with you?
Oswald.
Yes; that's what I thought; and so I came home to you. But that will not do. I see it won't do. I cannot endure my life here.
Mrs. Alving.
Oswald!
Oswald.
I must live differently, mother. That is why I must leave you. I will not have you looking on at it.
Mrs. Alving.
My unhappy boy! But, Oswald, while you are so ill as this
