[Points imperatively to a spot on the floor.] Come here! At once!


KAIA.

[Hesitatingly.] Yes.


SOLNESS.

[As before.] Nearer!


KAIA.

[Obeying.] What do you want with me?


SOLNESS.

[Looks at her for a while.] Is it you I have to thank for all this?


KAIA.

No, no, don't think that!


SOLNESS.