cultural resources in henrik ibsen's early environment - Ibsen.net

FLEMMING.
Tell me, Karen,
Isn't your lovely daughter at home?
KAREN.
My lovely daughter? Well, if she is lovely,
It is neither her fault nor mine.
FLEMMING.
Well said!... But tell me, isn't she at home?
KAREN.
By the Rood! What's the hurry? Don't rush!
She is not at home to you at this time;
It is still early, the child is sleeping.
FLEMMING.
How is that? She is sleeping, and you are up?
KAREN.
Young blood needs more sleep.
FLEMMING.
But she should help you with your work;
You must reap some benefit from your daughter.
I shall go in and wake her.
KAREN
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