Brovik.

[Rising.] Do you really mean that?

Solness.

[Sulkily.] Yes I do.—For once in a way.

[He comes forward.

[Brovik exchanges a glance with Ragnar, who makes a warning gesture. Then Brovik comes into the front room.

Brovik.

May I have a few words with you?

Solness.

Certainly.