Can it be only a superstition——?

Oswald.

Yes; surely you can see that, mother. It’s one of those notions that are current in the world, and so——

Mrs. Alving.

[Deeply moved.] Ghosts!

Oswald.

[Crossing the room.] Yes; you may call them ghosts.

Mrs. Alving.

[Wildly.] Oswald—then you don’t love me, either!

Oswald.