Rank. In that case I would advise you not to say it. But you might say it to us, at any rate.... What is it that you would like to say in Helmer’s presence?
Nora. I should like to shout with all my heart—Oh, dash it all!—A Doll’s House, op. cit., pp. 26, 27.
[326] Auguste Ehrhard, op. cit., p. 270.
[327] Dr. R. von Krafft-Ebing, Psychopathia sexualis mit besonderer Berücksichtigung der conträren Sexualempfindung. Eine klinisch-forensische Studie. Dritte vermehrte und verbesserte Auflage. Stuttgart, 1888. See (p. 120) the observation relative to the young nobleman who was erotically excited by his ‘boot-thoughts.’ I cite this single case only, but it would be possible to instance dozens of cases where nightcaps, shoe-nails, white aprons, the wrinkled head of an old woman, etc., have excited sensuality in the highest degree.
[328] A Doll’s House, p. 112:
Helmer. To forsake your home, your husband, and your children! And only think what people will say about it.
Nora. I cannot take that into consideration. I only know that to go is necessary for me....
Helmer. ... Your duties to ... your children?
Nora. I have other duties equally sacred ... duties towards myself, etc.
[329] Ghosts, p. 170: Oswald. At last he said, ‘You have been worm-eaten from your birth.’ ... I didn’t understand either, and begged of him to give me a clearer explanation. And then the old cynic said, ‘The father’s sins are visited upon the children.’ And p. 194: Oswald. The disease I have as my birthright (he points to his forehead, and adds very softly) is seated here.