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

BRANDT.
You see, Adolf does not know you. He only knows that you are his cousin, and that you
are young, attractive and charming.
LOUISE.
Since he knows that, then I cannot ask for anything more.
BRANDT.
He does not know Hanne, either. She is also his cousin, and similarly young, attractive
and charming.
And she is three years younger than I am.
LOUISE.
BRANDT.
If he were to meet Hanne as my wife, perhaps he will decide to fall in love with her and
overlook you.
But how will all this end?
LOUISE.
BRANDT.
Well, you see, in my opinion, everything depends on the first impression. I propose,
therefore, that we . . . if it really is your serious desire to avoid an unfortunate relationship
. . . that we, naturally only for today . . .
LOUISE.
Shall let Hanne be your wife and I your sister-in-law.
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