There’s a big black hat—haven’t you heard of the invisible hat? It comes down all over you, and then no one can see you.

Helmer.

[With a suppressed smile.] No, you’re right there.

Rank.

But I’m quite forgetting what I came for. Helmer, give me a cigar—one of the dark Havanas.

Helmer.

With the greatest pleasure. [Hands cigar-case.

Rank.

[Takes one and cuts the end off.] Thank you.

Nora.