"Dash it all!"
Mrs. Linden.
[Stroking her hair.] Do—it is a natural and innocent outburst—you are such a child! But I am a widow, and want employment. Do you think your husband could find me a place as clerk in his Bank? [Proudly.] I am an excellent knitter!
Nora.
That would really be awfully funny. [To Helmer, who enters.] Torvald, this is Christina; she wants to be a clerk in your Bank—do let her! She thinks such a lot of you. [To herself.] Another taradiddle!
Helmer.
She is a sensible woman, and deserves encouragement. Come along, Mrs. Linden, and we'll see what we can do for you.
[He goes out through the hall with Mrs. Linden, and the front-door is heard to slam after them.
Nora.
[Opens door, and calls.] Now, Emmy, Ivar, and Bob, come in and have a romp with Mamma—we will play hide-and-seek. [She gets under the table, smiling in quiet satisfaction; Krogstad enters—Nora pounces out upon him.] Boo! … Oh, I beg your pardon. I don't do this kind of thing generally—though I may be a little silly.
"Boo!"
Krogstad.
[Politely.] Don't mention it. I called because I happened to see your husband go out with Mrs. Linden—from which, being a person of considerable penetration, I infer that he is about to give her my post at the Bank. Now, as you owe me the balance of £300, for which I hold your acknowledgment, you will see the propriety of putting a stop to this little game at once.
Nora.
But I don't at all—not a little wee bit! I'm so childish, you know—why should I?
[Sitting upright on carpet.
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