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 Hilda.

Oh, I was thinking of something quite different.

Solness.

What was it

Hilda. I am not going to tell you.

Solness.

[Crosses the room.] Well, well—as you please. [Stops at the bow-window.] Come here, and I will show you something.

Hilda.

[Approaching.] What is it?

Solness.

Do you see—over there in the garden?

Hilda.

Yes?

Solness.

[Points.] Right above the great quarry?

Hilda.

That new house, you mean?

Solness.

The one that is being built, yes. Almost finished.

Hilda.

It seems to have a very high tower.

Solness.

The scaffolding is still up.