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 of other things to be done here. [Looks smilingly at him.] Don't you think so, too?

Solness.

Of course. First of all, I suppose, you want to make a round of the shops, and get yourself up in the height of fashion.

Hilda.

[Amused.] No, I think I shall let that alone!

Solness.

Indeed?

Hilda.

For you must know I have run through all my money.

Solness.

[Laughs.] Neither trunk nor money, then!

Hilda.

Neither one nor the other. But never mind—it doesn't matter now.

Solness.

Come now, I like you for that.

Hilda.

Only for that?

Solness.

For that among other things. [Sits in the armchair.] Is your father alive still?

Hilda.

Yes, father's alive.

Solness.

Perhaps you are thinking of studying here?