has been a longtime friend of Nora’s.

Mrs. Linde, whose first name is Kristine, was Nora’s friend from school. She visits Nora after many years apart, and their conversation reveals that they have known each other for a long time. Helmer is Nora’s husband, and Krogstad is a former acquaintance, not the longtime friend described here.

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