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 Kaia.

I merely wished to let you know that I have come.

Solness.

Yes, yes, that's all right. Hasn't Ragnar come too?

Kaia.

No, not yet. He had to wait a little while to see the doctor. But he is coming presently to hear

Solness.

How is the old man to-day?

Kaia.

Not well. He begs you to excuse him; he is obliged to keep his bed to-day.

Solness.

Why, of course; by all means let him rest. But now, get to your work.

Kaia.

Yes. [Pauses at the door.] Do you wish to speak to Ragnar when he comes?

Solness.

No—I don't know that I have anything particular to say to him.

[Kaia goes out again to the left. Solness remains seated, turning over the drawings.

Mrs. Solness.

[Over beside the plants.] I wonder if he isn't going to die now, as well?