Mrs. Linden.

Is it too late?

Krogstad.

Christina, do you know what you are doing? Yes, you do; I see it in your face. Have you the courage then——?

Mrs. Linden.

I need some one to be a mother to, and your children need a mother. You need me, and I—I need you. Nils, I believe in your better self. With you I fear nothing.

Krogstad.

[Seizing her hands.] Thank you—thank you, Christina. Now I shall make others see me as you do.—Ah, I forgot——

Mrs. Linden.

[Listening.] Hush! The tarantella! Go! go!