Mrs. Linden.

[Gathers some of the things together.] Very well; but I shan’t go away until you have told me all about it.

[She goes out to the left, as Helmer enters from the hall.

Nora.

[Runs to meet him.] Oh, how I’ve been longing for you to come, Torvald dear!

Helmer.

Was that the dressmaker——?

Nora.

No, Christina. She’s helping me with my costume. You’ll see how nice I shall look.

Helmer.