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Strindberg, August, 1849-1912

"Married"

If they have
both been fools (and surely they don't teach at the seminary that it
is right to forge bills) they should pull well together in future in
double harness."
"Least of all is she justified in leaving her children's education in
the hands of the father whom she despises."
"5. Nora has consequently every reason for staying with her children
when she discovers what an imbecile her husband is."
"6. The husband cannot be blamed for not sufficiently appreciating
her, for she doesn't reveal her true character until after the row."
"7. Nora has undoubtedly been a fool; she herself does not deny it."
"8. There is every guarantee of their pulling together more happily
in future; he has repented and promised to turn over a new leaf. So
has she. Very well! Here's my hand, let's begin again at the beginning.
Birds of a feather flock together. There's nothing lost, we've both
been fools! You, little Nora, were badly brought up. I, old rascal,
didn't know any better. We are both to be pitied. Pelt our teachers
with rotten eggs, but don't hit me alone on the head. I, though a man,
am every bit as innocent as you are! Perhaps even a little more so,
for I married for love, you for a home.


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