Maid (to HELMER). The doctor came at the same time, sir.
Helmer. Did he go straight into my room?
Maid. Yes, sir.
(HELMER goes into his room. The MAID ushers in MRS. LINDE, who is in traveling dress, and shuts the door.)
Mrs Linde (in a dejected and timid voice). How do you do, Nora?
Nora (doubtfully). How do you do—
Mrs. Linde. You don't recognize me, I suppose.
Nora No, I don't know—yes, to be sure, I seem to—(Suddenly.) Yes! Christine! Is it really you?
Mrs. Linde. Yes, it is I.