Gert Gram

IV

Mentioned as having visited Jenny and taken an interest in her painting, which causes tension with Helge.

V

Appears as a polite but distant figure, caught in the middle of his wife's suspicions. He helps Jenny with a cover story about their prior meeting.

VI

Confesses his unhappy marriage and lost artistic dreams to Jenny, revealing his past and his wife's jealousy.

VII

Mentioned by Helge as having suggested that he and Jenny should go away. Helge suspects that Jenny's decision to leave might be influenced by his father's advice.

VIII

Visits Jenny to discuss Helge's departure, shares his philosophy on true love and his own past sacrifice.

X

Visits Jenny's studio, praises her work, and discusses her recent disappointment. He reveals his own unhappy marriage and confesses his deep, platonic love for her, speaking of the happiness found in loving someone, even if it is not returned.

I

Jenny's lover, who is deeply in love with her and unaware of her true feelings. He has left his wife and lives alone in the office building.

II

Gert's letter to Jenny is mentioned; Jenny finds his expressions of love unconvincing and feels they do not understand each other.

IV

Offers to marry Jenny despite the age difference, but is rejected; he is deeply affected by her news.

V

Sees Jenny off at the station and later visits her in Copenhagen. She writes to him to break off contact until after the birth.

VI

Writes a letter to Jenny expressing his sorrow, offering marriage, and reflecting on their relationship.

VII

Jenny writes him a long, sad, and tender letter bidding him farewell forever.