[Placing himself in front of her.] Have you not every day, every hour, repented of the spider’s-web of deceit you have spun around me? Answer me that! How could you help writhing with penitence and remorse?

Gina.

Oh, my dear Ekdal, I've had all I could do to look after the house and get through the day’s work——

Hialmar.

Then you never think of reviewing your past?

Gina.

No; Heaven knows I'd almost forgotten those old stories.

Hialmar.

Oh, this dull, callous contentment! To me there is something revolting about it. Think of it—never so much as a twinge of remorse!

Gina.