mommy.” Later that evening Dr. Rank and I went for an evening stroll through the park.Taking my hand as we sat on a bench looking out onto the water, he stated how much he loved and for how long he as loved me. He asked for my hand in marriage. I told him I felt the same way, but I had no desire to move back to Massachusetts. He agreed with my statement telling me he has already set up his practice here in town and planned on moving here.I felt like my life had come together like I always planned it would. Two weeks after the children arrived I received word that Helmer had passed. I packed the kids up and we headed back to Massachusetts to make funeral arrangements. After the funeral I sold the house and the money I received was a great deal. In Helmer’s will he had left his position at the bank to Ivar our oldest. Ivar was still to young , it was agreed that Krogstad and Mrs. Linde would run the bank until Ivar was old enough to take over.The children and I went back to Connecticut to live. I married Dr. Rank six months later. I had finally got my dignity and responsibility back for myself and I was able to be a real mother for my children....
