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

Do you believe that I am irresponsible?
I certainly have no reason to believe that.
ADOLF
(to HANNE, who is standing somewhat apart).
HANNE.
LOUISE.
Yes, now leave my sister in peace. She is moreover a married woman, and does not have
such a sharp eye for gentlemen's faults as we young girls.
BRANDT (aside).
My wife lays claim to him, as it appears. (Aloud.) But shouldn't we go inside? What is
the point of standing out here?
LOUISE.
Oh, no! Let's stay here. It's such a lovely morning. See how clear the sky is, and the
trees are still fresh from the night's dew. I have ordered Johan to bring some refreshments
out here. Now we shall all sit out here together. I shall sit here with my cousin, since I
have not talked with him at all yet. And here (moving one little table over to the
shrubbery), you can sit here with your wife. Johan is bringing paper and writing materials
out to you, if you should have the desire to write to the treasury, as you spoke of doing.
(To ADOLF.) I tell you, he has been married only two months; so he cannot spare his
wife, not for a moment, when he sits at the worktable. You sigh, cousin; you too had the
desire to be just such a loving husband.
ADOLF.
I cannot deny that I have sometimes thought of such happiness.
LOUISE.
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