Mother. Thanks, my son—and good-bye!
Olof. Are you going? What does that mean? I wish to talk to you.
Mother. No need! She has said all there is to say. You will not have to show me the door.
Olof. In God's name, mother, what are you saying? Christine, what does this mean?
Mother (about to leave). Good-bye, Olof! This is more than I can ever forgive you!
Olof (trying to hold her back). Stay and explain, at least!
Mother. It was not worthy of you! To send her to tell me that you owe me nothing and need me no more! Oh, that was cruel! [Exit.]
Olof. What did you say, Christine?
Christine. I don't remember, because there were so many things which I had never dared to think, but which I must have dreamt while father kept me still enslaved.
Olof. I don't know you any more, Christine.