Solness.

[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?