Rebecca.

[Coldly putting aside his question.] Excuse me, Rector Kroll—that is a matter which concerns no one but me. I must settle it with myself.

Kroll.

[To Rosmer.] And this is the woman you are living under the same roof with—in the closest intimacy! [Looks round at the pictures.] Oh if those that are gone could see us now!

Rosmer.

Are you going back to town?

Kroll.

[Takes up his hat.] Yes. The sooner the better.

Rosmer.

[Does the same.] Then I will go with you.