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 Solness.

What do you want with me, Aline?

Mrs. Solness.

I merely wanted to tell you that Dr. Herdal is in the drawing-room. Won't you come and see him, Halvard?

Solness.

[Looks suspiciously at her.] H'm—is the doctor so very anxious to talk to me?

Mrs. Solness.

Well, not exactly anxious. He really came to see me; but he would like to say how-do-you-do to you at the same time.

Solness.

[Laughs to himself.] Yes, I daresay. Well, you must ask him to wait a little.

Mrs. Solness. Then you will come in presently?

Solness.

Perhaps I will. Presently, presently, dear. In a little while.

Mrs. Solness.

[Glancing again at Kaia.] Well now, don't forget, Halvard.

[Withdraws and closes the door behind her.

Kaia.

[Softly.] Oh dear, oh dear—I am sure Mrs. Solness thinks ill of me in some way!