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Pillars of Society by Henrik Ibsen
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Hilmar: Oh, fiddlesticks! You have no really serious bent towards
the strength of character necessary to--.

(They go down to the garden. DINA meanwhile has taken off her hat
and is standing at the door on the right, shaking the dust off
her dress.)

Johan (to DINA): The walk has made you pretty warm.

Dina: Yes, it was a splendid walk. I have never had such a
splendid walk before.

Johan: Do you not often go for a walk in the morning?

Dina: Oh, yes--but only with Olaf.

Johan: I see.--Would you rather go down into the garden than stay
here?

Dina: No, I would rather stay here.

Johan.: So would I. Then shall we consider it a bargain that we
are to go for a walk like this together every morning?

Dina: No, Mr. Tonnesen, you mustn't do that.

Johan: What mustn't I do? You promised, you know.

Dina: Yes, but--on second thought--you mustn't go out with me.

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