SOLNESS.

[Turns.] Oh, are you there, my dear---?


MRS. SOLNESS.

[With a glance at KAIA.] I am afraid I am disturbing you.


SOLNESS.

Not in the least. Miss Fosli has only a short letter to write.


MRS. SOLNESS.

Yes, so I see.


SOLNESS.

What do you want with me, Aline?


MRS. SOLNESS.

I merely wanted to tell you that Dr. Herdal is in the drawing-room.
Won't you come and see him, Halvard?