KROGSTAD.
And life has taught me not to believe in fine speeches.
MRS LINDE.
Then life has taught you something very reasonable. But deeds you must believe in?
KROGSTAD.
What do you mean by that?
MRS LINDE.
You said you were like a shipwrecked man clinging to some wreckage.
KROGSTAD.
I had good reason to say so.
MRS LINDE.
Well, I am like a shipwrecked woman clinging to some wreckage—no one to mourn for, no one to care for.
KROGSTAD.
It was your own choice.
MRS LINDE.
There was no other choice—then.
KROGSTAD.
Well, what now?
MRS LINDE.
Nils, how would it be if we two shipwrecked people could join forces?