Mr Punch's Pocket Ibsen - A Collection of Some of the Master's Best Known Dramas

by F. Anstey

[Enter Rosmer, gently and softly.

Rosmer.

So, my dear old friend, you have come again, after a year's absence. [Sits down.] We almost thought that——

Kroll.

[Nods.] So Miss West was saying—but you are quite mistaken. I merely thought I might remind you, if I came, of our poor Beata's suicide, so I kept away. We Norwegians are not without our simple tact.

Rosmer.

It was considerate—but unnecessary. Reb—I mean, Miss West—and I often allude to the incident, do we not?

Rebecca.

[Strikes Tändstickor.] Oh yes, indeed. [Lighting lamp.] Whenever we feel a little more cheerful than usual.

Kroll.