It seemed to them different.

Solness.

[With suppressed irritation.] So it was to see Ragnar that they came here—whilst I was out!

Brovik.

They came to call upon you—and at the same time to ask whether you would mind retiring——

Solness.

[Angrily.] Retire? I?

Brovik.

In case you thought that Ragnar’s drawings——

Solness.