Rank.
So much the better. I can’t think what you can mean. But go on. Don’t you trust me?
Nora.
As I trust no one else. I know you are my best and truest friend. So I will tell you. Well then, Doctor Rank, there is something you must help me to prevent. You know how deeply, how wonderfully Torvald loves me; he wouldn’t hesitate a moment to give his very life for my sake.
Rank.
[Bending towards her.] Nora—do you think he is the only one who——?
Nora.
[With a slight start.] Who——?
Rank.
Who would gladly give his life for you?