[In a low voice.] I shall be patient and easily satisfied.

Oswald.

And cheerful too, mother!

Mrs. Alving.

Yes, my dear boy, you are quite right. [Goes towards him.] Have I relieved you of all remorse and self-reproach now?

Oswald.

Yes, you have. But now who will relieve me of the dread?

Mrs. Alving.

The dread?

Oswald.