Mrs. Linden.
No, Nils, you must not recall the letter.
Krogstad.
But tell me, wasn't that just why you got me to come here?
Mrs. Linden.
Yes, in my first alarm. But a day has passed since then, and in that day I have seen incredible things in this house. Helmer must know everything; there must be an end to this unhappy secret. These two must come to a full understanding. They must have done with all these shifts and subterfuges.
Krogstad.
Very well, if you like to risk it. But one thing I can do, and at once
Mrs. Linden.
[Listening.] Make haste! Go, go! The dance is over; we're not safe another moment.
Krogstad.
I shall wait for you in the street.
Mrs. Linden.
Yes, do; you must see me home.
Krogstad.
I never was so happy in all my life!
[Krogstad goes out by the outer door. The door between the room and the hall remains open.
