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

BRANDT.
But we both found it desirable, if they could make a match of it; and then it follows of
itself that one must not put obstacles in the way of that.
LOUISE.
Yes, but do not forget what I stipulated: that I would first pay attention to the young
gentleman, and get to know him.
BRANDT (a trifle bitterly).
It just seems like you have been trying to get him to pay attention to you.
LOUISE.
Yes, I was quite taken with his handsome, courteous bearing. He has great spirit and
breeding, and I must say that you are right that he can be dangerous for a young wife . . . .
But I am afraid that Hanne is too quiet and serious for your friend Adolf.
BRANDT.
Still, experience shows that such incongruous relationships work best.
LOUISE.
Oh, yes of course . . . that is possible, all right. But . . . we are forgetting Hanne while we
are talking about her. We must see what she and our cousin are doing.
BRANDT.
Do you want to disturb them again? It is as I say: you take pleasure in separating them.
LOUISE.
Here he comes, so we can save our argument.
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