--many times! Say that!


SOLNESS.

--many, many times, I will say it!


HILDA.

And then---?


SOLNESS.

Then I will wave my hat--and come down to the earth--and do as I said
to him.


HILDA.

[With outstretched arms.] Now I see you again as I did when there
was song in the air!


SOLNESS.

[Looks at here with his head bowed.] How have you become what you
are, Hilda?