Not now. I don’t feel as if I could bear to see him.

Rebecca.

I beg you to stay. Do! If not, you will regret it by-and-by. It is the last time I shall ask you for anything.

Kroll.

[Looks at her in surprise and puts down his hat.] Very well, Miss West—so be it, then.

A short silence. Then Johannes Rosmer enters from the hall.

Rosmer.

[Sees the Rector, and stops in the doorway.] What!—Are you here?

Rebecca.

He did not wish to meet you, dear.[[11]]