[With an uneasy gesture of repulsion.] You must never doubt that.

Rita.

Oh, we are children of earth.

Allmers.

What do you really think you can do with all these neglected children?

Rita.

I suppose I must try if I cannot lighten and—and ennoble their lot in life.

Allmers.

If you can do that—then Eyolf was not born in vain.

Rita.