Rank.

Yes. Does that frighten you?

Nora.

I think it’s an odd expression. Do you expect anything to happen?

Rank.

Something I have long been prepared for; but I didn’t think it would come so soon.

Nora.

[Catching at his arm.] What have you discovered? Doctor Rank, you must tell me!

Rank.

[Sitting down by the stove.] I am running down hill. There’s no help for it.