Kroll. What? A life like his? I almost believe he would have the
power, even now, to disturb all your ideas.
Rosmer. No, indeed. I have come to a clear understanding with
myself now, upon all points.
Kroll. I wish I could believe it, my dear Rosmer. You are so
dreadfully susceptible to impressions from without.
Rosmer. Let us sit down. I want to have a talk with you.
Kroll. By all means. (They sit down on the couch.)
Rosmer (after a short pause). Don't you think everything here
looks very pleasant and comfortable?
Kroll. Yes, it looks very pleasant and comfortable now--and
peaceful. You have made yourself a real home, Rosmer. And I have
lost mine.
Rosmer. My dear fellow, do not say that. There may seem to be a
rift just now, but it will heal again.
Kroll. Never, never. The sting will always remain. Things can
never be as they were before.
Rosmer. I want to ask you something, Kroll. You and I have been
the closest of friends now for so many years--does it seem to you
conceivable that anything could destroy our friendship?
Kroll. I cannot imagine anything that could cause a breach
between us. What has put that into your head?
Rosmer. Well--your attaching such tremendous importance to
similarity of opinions and views.
Kroll. Certainly I do; but then we two hold pretty similar
opinions at all events on the most essential points.
Rosmer (gently).
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