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Modern
by Victoria Benedictsson
Modern is a novel by Victoria Benedictsson, published in 1883. It is a naturalistic novel that explores the themes of love, marriage, and the human condition. The novel is considered to be a part of Benedictsson’s late, naturalistic period.
TIONDE KAPITLET. William Zimmermanns lilla pjes spelades på dramatiska teatern en afton i november. Efter middagen hade han som vanligt kommit på besök hos modern. Han var i godt humör och tycktes icke vara det ringaste orolig. »Är du icke rädd?» frågade hon småleende. »Nej. Du ska' se den gör lycka. Den är dålig nog till att gå i folk och ändå inte _så_ dålig, att den äcklar.» De följdes åt till teatern. Modern hade plats på parkett; William skulle sitta i griljerad loge medan hans egen pjes spelades. Det ansågs opassande att författaren exponerade sig i sjelfva teatersalongen; han skulle eljes haft god lust att bryta med traditionen, ty han hade icke spår af rampfeber. Pelle Wahlberg och Hedström aflade besök hos honom i hans fängelse strax innan ridån skulle gå upp. Pelle var i öfverdådigt humör. »Har du snygga gångkläder på dig, hva?»--han grep tag i skörten på Williams redingote. »Det är bra, för du ska' in och bocka dig. Tamme fan ska' du inte!» »Nej, _det_ skall bli osanning!» försäkrade William med eftertryck. »Jag håller vad! Hva'? En butelj champis?» »Låt gå. Men du förlorar.» »Det blir min sak. I gropen, efteråt?»
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