Nora.

[Sadly.] Oh!

Rank.

I have sworn that you shall know it before I—go. I shall never find a better opportunity.—Yes, Nora, now I have told you; and now you know that you can trust me as you can no one else.

Nora.

[Standing up; simply and calmly.] Let me pass, please.

Rank.

[Makes way for her, but remains sitting.] Nora——

Nora.

[In the doorway.] Ellen, bring the lamp. [Crosses to the stove.] Oh dear, Doctor Rank, that was too bad of you.