Pillars of Society by Henrik Ibsen
page 103 of 166 (62%)
page 103 of 166 (62%)
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Bernick: Would you have the heart to insist on that?
Lona: What else can make amends for such a wrong? Bernick: I am rich, Lona; Johan can demand any sum he pleases. Lona: Yes, offer him money, and you will hear what he will say. Bernick: Do you know what he intends to do? Lona: No; since yesterday he has been dumb. He looks as if this had made a grown man of him all at once. Bernick: I must talk to him. Lona: Here he comes. (JOHAN comes in from the right.) Bernick (going towards hint): Johan--! Johan (motioning him away): Listen to me first. Yesterday morning I gave you my word that I would hold my tongue. Bernick: You did. Johan: But then I did not know-- Bernick: Johan, only let me say a word or two to explain the circumstances-- Johan: It is unnecessary; I understand the circumstances |
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