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

ADOLF.
Then you agree with me? Now, as I said, come with me to my mother's place in town,
today, and, if you will listen to my advice, preferably now, this moment. It will also be
good for me to get away from here . . . I admit that frankly. But in time I will get to know
you, I will realize that I can expect great happiness by your side. If I am so fortunate as to
earn your good will, allow me then to ask for your hand. That is all I ask.
I am going . . . I cannot stand this . . .
(Makes a movement as if to go.)
HANNE (aside).
LOUISE (aside).
That is my sister coming! (Aloud.) Dear cousin, I am quite uneasy about what you have
told me, and I realize that I (with emphasis) for my own sake as well as for my sister's
should follow your advice. I shall go with you to your mother's, and, as you advise
me, preferably at once . . . . Wait here; I shall just put on a hat and shawl. Or go down by
the walk, where you will meet someone who can console you during my absence.
(Aside.) My poor, poor husband! What use to him now are all his tricks to watch over
his wife! Now I am on the verge of leaving!
(Goes into the house.)
ADOLF.
What does she mean? (Goes over to the shrubbery.) Do I see rightly? Are you here, dear
Louise?
HANNE (confused).
I came just now . . . . I was looking for my sister.
But you have been crying. What's wrong?
ADOLF.
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