NORA.
Torvald drank a great deal of champagne tonight too.
RANK.
Did he?
NORA.
Yes, and he is always in such good spirits afterwards.
RANK.
Well, why should one not enjoy a merry evening after a well-spent day?
HELMER.
Well spent? I am afraid I can’t take credit for that.
RANK.
[clapping him on the back]. But I can, you know!
NORA.
Doctor Rank, you must have been occupied with some scientific investigation today.
RANK.
Exactly.
HELMER.
Just listen!—little Nora talking about scientific investigations!
NORA.
And may I congratulate you on the result?