Helmer. I should like to hear what it is, first.

Nora. Your squirrel would run about and do all her tricks if you
would be nice, and do what she wants.

Helmer. Speak plainly.

Nora. Your skylark would chirp about in every room, with her song
rising and falling--

Helmer. Well, my skylark does that anyhow.

Nora. I would play the fairy and dance for you in the moonlight,
Torvald.

Helmer. Nora--you surely don't mean that request you made to me
this morning?

Nora (going near him). Yes, Torvald, I beg you so earnestly--

Helmer. Have you really the courage to open up that question again?

Nora. Yes, dear, you must do as I ask; you must let Krogstad keep
his post in the bank.

Helmer. My dear Nora, it is his post that I have arranged Mrs.
Linde shall have.

Nora. Yes, you have been awfully kind about that; but you could