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Dr. Rank has come to see his friend Torvald Helmer but, while he waits, he takes the opportunity to confide in Torvald's wife, Nora. Rank has tuberculosis of the spine, a terminal disease. While alone with Nora, he reveals his illness at the same time as revealing that he is in love with Nora. He would do anything for her but would never jeopardize her marriage or happiness. Nora is shocked on both counts, declaring that she can now never fully trust him knowing that he has been secretly in
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Nora. Good day, Doctor Rank. I knew your ring. But you mustn't go in to Torvald now; I think he is busy with something.
Rank. And you?
Nora [brings him in and shuts the door after him]. Oh, you know very well I always have time for you.
Rank. Thank you. I shall make use of as much of it as I can.
Nora. What do you mean by that? As much of it as you can?
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