The Works of Henrik Ibsen Volume 7 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. Excerpt: ... the order of the day. I have another to announce. Stensgard. A mere invention LUNDESTAD. No, not a bit of it; Miss Monsen is engaged to Stensgard. False, false, I say Thora. No, father, it's true; they are both here. The Chamberlain. Who? Where? Thora. Ragna and Mr. Helle. They are in here Goes towards the second door on the right. LUNDESTAD. Mr. Helle Then it's he The Chamberlain. Here? In my house? Goes towards the door. Come in, my dear child. Ragna. Shrinking back shyly. Oh, no, no; there are so many people. The Chamberlain. Don't be bashful; you couldn't help what has happened. Helle. She is homeless now, Chamberlain. Ragna. Oh, you must help us The Chamberlain. I will, indeed; and thank you for giving me the opportunity. Heire. You may well say engagements are the order of the day. I have one to add to the list. The Chamberlain. What? You? At your age?--How rash of you Heire. Oh-- I say no more. LUNDESTAD. The game is up, Mr. Stensgard. Stensgard. Indeed? Loudly. I have one to add to the list, Mr. Heire An announcement, gentlemen: I too have cast anchor for life. The Chamberlain. What? Stensgard. One is now and then forced to play a double game, to conceal one's true intentions. I regard this as permissible when the general weal is at stake. My life-work lies clear before me, and is all in all to me. I consecrate my whole energies to this district; I find here a ferment of ideas which I must strive to clarify. But this task cannot be accomplished by a mere adventurer. The men of the district must gather round one of themselves. Therefore I have determined to unite my interests indissolubly with yours--to unite them by a bond of affection. If I have awakened any false hopes, I must plead for forgiveness. I too am engaged....