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 Solness.

Oh yes, that can be managed. Now I'll just let my wife know

Dr. Herdal.

Meanwhile I will go and see my patient.

Solness.

Yes, do; and come again later on.

Dr. Herdal.

[Playfully, with a glance at Hilda.] Oh that I will, you may be very certain! [Laughs.] So your prediction has come true, Mr. Solness!

Solness.

How so?

Dr. Herdal.

The younger generation did come knocking at your door.

Solness.

[Cheerfully.] Yes, but in a very different way from what I meant.

Dr. Herdal.

Very different, yes. That's undeniable.

[He goes out by the hall-door. Solness opens the door on the right and speaks into the side room.

Solness.

Aline! Will you come in here, please. Here is a friend of yours—Miss Wangel.