In the first place, that you had broken away from
the faith of your childhood. Mrs. Rosmer denied that absolutely--
at that time. And, in the next place--ahem !
Rosmer. In the next place?
Mortensgaard. Well, in the next place she writes--though rather
confusedly--that she has no knowledge of any sinful relations
existing at Rosmersholm; that she has never been wronged in any
way; and that if any rumours of that sort should get about, she
entreats me not to allude to them in the "Searchlight".
Rosmer. Does she mention any names?
Mortensgaard. No.
Rosmer. Who brought you the letter?
Mortensgaard. I promised not to tell that. It was brought to me
one evening after dark.
Rosmer. If you had made inquiries at the time, you would have
learnt that my poor unhappy wife was not fully accountable for
her actions.
Mortensgaard. I did make inquiries, Mr. Rosmer; but I must say I
did not get exactly that impression.
Rosmer. Not?--But why have you chosen this moment to enlighten me
as to the existence of this old crazy letter?
Mortensgaard. With the object of advising you to be extremely
cautious, Mr. Rosmer.
Rosmer. As to my way of life, do you mean?
Mortensgaard. Yes. You must remember that for the future you will
not be unassailable.
Rosmer. So you persist in thinking that I have something to
conceal here?
Mortensgaard. I do not see any reason why a man of emancipated
ideas should refrain from living his life as fully as possible.
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