ALLMERS. Ah, but I suspect he is more or less taken up already.
RITA. So much the better! For then I should take him away from someone else; and that is just what Eyolf has done to me.
ALLMERS. Can you say that our little Eyolf has done that?
RITA. [Pointing with her forefinger.] There, you see! You see! The moment you mention Eyolf's name, you grow tender and your voice quivers! [Threateningly, clenching her hands.] Oh, you almost tempt me to wish—
ALLMERS. [Looking at her anxiously.] What do I tempt you to wish, Rita?—
RITA. [Vehemently, going away from him.] No, no, no—I won't tell you that! Never!
ALLMERS. [Drawing nearer to her.] Rita! I implore you—for my sake and for your own—do not let yourself be tempted into evil.
[BORGHEIM and ASTA come up from the garden. They both show signs of restrained emotion. They look serious and dejected. ASTA remains out on the verandah. BORGHEIM comes into the room.]
BORGHEIM. So that is over—Miss Allmers and I have had our last walk together.
RITA. [Looks at him with surprise.] Ah! And there is no longer journey to follow the walk?