I don’t know, I believe so. But you’re not to read anything now; nothing ugly must come between us until all is over.

Rank.

[Softly, to Helmer.] You mustn’t contradict her.

Helmer.

[Putting his arm around her.] The child shall have her own way. But to-morrow night, when the dance is over——

Nora.

Then you shall be free.

Ellen appears in the doorway, right.

Ellen.

Dinner is on the table, ma’am.