Rings, and goes on speaking while shifting about her papers.

Hereafter I will have nought to do with such ugly sights. I will be at work both day and night. And in a month—in a month my son will be here——

Biörn.

[Entering.] Did you strike the bell, my lady?

Lady Inger.

[Writing.] Bring more lights. See to it in future that there are many lights in the room.

[Biörn goes out again to the left.

Lady Inger.

After a pause, rises impetuously.] No, no, no;—I cannot guide the pen to-night! My head is burning and throbbing——

[Startled, listens.