parson, we shall be quite satisfied.

Rosmer. My dear Kroll--once for all--I cannot do it.

Kroll. Well, then, I suppose you will give us the use of your
name, at all events?

Rosmer. My name?

Kroll. Yes, the mere fact of John Rosmer's name being connected
with it will be a great advantage to the paper. We others are
looked upon as pronounced partisans. I myself even have the
reputation of being a wicked fanatic, I am told. Therefore we
cannot count upon our own names to give us any particular help in
making the paper known to the misguided masses. But you, on the
contrary, have always held aloof from this kind of fighting.
Your gentle and upright disposition, your polished mind, your
unimpeachable honour, are known to and appreciated by every one
about here. And then there is the deference and respect that your
former position as a clergyman ensures for you--and, besides that,
there is the veneration in which your family, name is held!

Rosmer. Oh, my family name.

Kroll (pointing to the portraits). Rosmers of Rosmersholm--
clergymen, soldiers, men who have filled high places in the
state--men of scrupulous honour, every one of them--a family that
has been rooted here, the most influential in the place, for
nearly two centuries. (Lays his hand on ROSMER'S shoulder.) John,
you owe it to yourself and to the traditions of your race to join