Kroll (looking meaningly at her). And I see I ought to apologise
to you, Miss West, for coming here so early in the morning. I see
I have taken you by surprise, before you have had time to--

Rebecca (with a start). Why so? Do you find anything out of place
in the fact of my wearing a morning wrapper at home here?

Kroll. By no means! Besides, I have no knowledge of what customs
may have grown up at Rosmersholm.

Rosmer. Kroll, you are not the least like yourself to-day.

Rebecca. I will wish you good morning, Mr. Kroll. (Goes out
to the left.)

Kroll. If. you will allow me-- (Sits down on the couch.)

Rosmer. Yes, my dear fellow, let us make ourselves comfortable
and have a confidential talk. (Sits down on a chair facing
KROLL.)

Kroll. I have not been able to close an eye since yesterday. I
lay all night, thinking and thinking.

Rosmer. And what have you got to say to-day?

Kroll. It will take me some time, Rosmer. Let me begin with a
sort of introduction. I can give you some news of Ulrick Brendel.