Mrs. Linden.
I could not see you at my rooms. They have no separate entrance. Come in; we are quite alone. The servants are asleep, and the Helmers are at the ball upstairs.
Krogstad.
[Coming into the room.] Ah! So the Helmers are dancing this evening? Really?
Mrs. Linden.
Yes. Why not?
Krogstad.
Quite right. Why not?
Mrs. Linden.
And now let us talk a little.