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you about them. I hear, too, that the laws are different from what I thought; but I can't believe that they can be right. It appears that a woman has no right to spare her dying father, or to save her husband's life! I don't believe that.

Helmer.

You talk like a child. You don't understand the society in which you live.

Nora.

No, I do not. But now I shall try to learn. I mast make up my mind which is right—society or I.

Helmer.

Nora, you are ill; you are feverish; I almost think you are out of your senses.

Nora.

I have never felt so much clearness and certainty as to-night.

Helmer.

You are clear and certain enough to forsake husband and children?

Nora.

Yes, I am.

Helmer.

Then there is only one explanation possible.

Nora.

What is that?

Helmer.

You no longer love me.