Oswald.

And meantime the sun will be rising. And then you will know all. And then I shall not feel this dread any longer.

Mrs. Alving.

What is it that I am to know?

Oswald.

[Not listening to her.] Mother, did you not say a little while ago, that there was nothing in the world you would not do for me, if I asked you?

Mrs. Alving.

Yes, indeed I said so!

Oswald.

And you’ll stick to it, mother?