[Looks towards the garden.] There he is coming.


MRS. SOLNESS.

And I have to go in!


DR. HERDAL.

[To HILDA.] Don't say anything about my being here.


HILDA.

Oh no! I daresay I shall find something else to talk to Mr. Solness
about.


MRS. SOLNESS.

And be sure you keep firm hold of him. I believe you can do it best.
[MRS. SOLNESS and DR. HERDAL go into the house. HILDA remains
standing on the verandah. SOLNESS comes from the garden, up
the flight of steps.


SOLNESS.