Gregers. Yes; I do hold to my purpose.
Werle. Well, then I might have saved myself the walk up here. For doubtless it’s no use asking if you’ll come home again.
Gregers. No.
Werle. And I suppose you will not enter the firm either?
Gregers. No.
Werle. Good. But as I intend getting married soon, there will have to be a division of the property.[2]
[2] In Norway a widower who marries again is by law compelled to make provisions for his children by his former marriage.
Gregers (hurriedly). No; I do not wish that.
Werle. You do not wish it?
Gregers. No, I dare not for my conscience sake.