Rita.
But if Eyolf had never been born? What then?
Allmers.
[Evasively.] Oh, that would be another matter. Then I should have only you to care for.
Rita.
[Softly, her voice quivering.] Then I wish he had never been born.
Allmers.
[Flashing out.] Rita! You don’t know what you are saying!
Rita.
[Trembling with emotion.] It was in pain unspeakable that I brought him into the world. But I bore it all with joy and rapture for your sake.