Rosmer.
Rosmer. Perhaps it is. But I have the right to say as much.
Mortensgaard. Even if you were inclined to overhaul your conduct
as thoroughly as you once overhauled mine?
Rosmer. You say that very strangely. What are you driving at?--is
it anything definite?
Mortensgaard. Yes, there is one definite thing--no more than a
single one. But it might be quite awkward enough if malicious
opponents got a hint of it.
Rosmer. Will you have the kindness to tell me what on earth it
is?
Mortensgaard. Can you not guess, Mr. Rosmer?
Rosmer. No, not for a moment.
Mortensgaard. All right. I must come out with it, then. I have in
my possession a remarkable letter, that was written here at
Rosmersholm.
Rosmer. Miss West's letter, you mean? Is it so remarkable?
Mortensgaard. No, that letter is not remarkable. But I received a
letter from this house on another occasion.
Rosmer. From Miss West?
Mortensgaard. No, Mr. Rosmer.
Rosmer. Well, from whom, then? From whom?
Mortensgaard. From your late wife.
Rosmer. From my wife? You had a letter from my wife?
Mortensgaard. Yes, I did.
Rosmer. When?
Mortensgaard. It was during the poor lady's last days. It must be
about a year and a half ago now. And that is the letter that is
so remarkable.
Rosmer. Surely you know that my wife's mind was affected at that
time?
Mortensgaard. I know there were a great many people who thought
so.
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