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 Solness.

I can't think otherwise. And surely you think so too?

Mrs. Solness.

I think nothing at all about the new house.

Solness.

[Cast down.] It's hard for me to hear you say that; for you know it is mainly for your sake that I have built it.

[He offers to help her on with her cloak.

Mrs. Solness.

[Evades him.] The fact is, you do far too much for my sake.

Solness.

[With a certain vehemence.] No, no, you really mustn't say that, Aline! I cannot bear to hear you say such things!

Mrs. Solness.

Very well, then I won't say it, Halvard.

Solness.

But I stick to what I said. You'll see that things will be easier for you in the new place.

Mrs. Solness.

Oh heavens—easier for me

Solness.

[Eagerly.] Yes, indeed they will! You may be quite sure of that! For you see—there will be so very, very much there that will remind you of your own home