you be good enough to tell me, Mr. Mortensgård, what brings you out here to me?
Mortensgård.
It was really Miss West I came to see. I wanted to thank her for the friendly note I received from her yesterday.
Rosmer.
I know she wrote to you. Have you seen her then?
Mortensgård.
Yes, for a short time. [Smiles slightly.] I hear there has been a certain change of views out here at Rosmersholm.
Rosmer.
My views are altered in many respects. I might almost say in all.
Mortensgård.
So Miss West told me; and that's why she thought I had better come up and talk things over with the Pastor.
Rosmer.
What things, Mr. Mortensgård?
Mortensgård.
May I announce in the "Beacon" that there has been a change in your views—that you have joined the party of freedom and progress?
Rosmer.
Certainly you may. In fact, I beg you to make the announcement.
Mortensgård.
Then it shall appear in to-morrow's paper. It
