[A knock at the outer door.
Nora
[Starts.] Did you hear——?
Helmer.
[Going towards the hall.] Who’s there?
Rank.
[Outside.] It is I; may I come in for a moment?
Helmer.
[In a low tone, annoyed.] Oh! what can he want just now? [Aloud.] Wait a moment. [Opens door.] Come, it’s nice of you to look in.
Rank.