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 Mrs. Solness. There's no occasion.—Well then, doctor, you will come back later on, and have a cup of tea with us?

Dr. Herdal. I have only that one patient to see, and then I'll come back.

Mrs. Solness. Thank you.

[She goes out by the door on the right.

Solness. Are you in a hurry, doctor?

Dr. Herdal. No, not at all.

Solness. May I have a little chat with you?

Dr. Herdal. With the greatest of pleasure.

Solness. Then let us sit down. [He motions the doctor to take the rocking-chair, and sits down himself in the arm-chair. Looks searchingly at him.] Tell me—did you notice anything odd about Aline?

Dr. Herdal. Do you mean just now, when she was here?

Solness. Yes, in her manner to me. Did you notice anything?