Nora.

In case any one wanted to take it all upon himself—the whole blame—you understand——

Mrs. Linden.

Yes, yes; but how can you think——?

Nora.

You shall bear witness that it’s not true, Christina. I’m not out of my mind at all; I know quite well what I’m saying; and I tell you nobody else knew anything about it; I did the whole thing, I myself. Remember that.

Mrs. Linden.

I shall remember. But I don’t understand what you mean——

Nora.

Oh, how should you? It’s the miracle coming to pass.