Solness.

[Clasps her head with his two hands and whispers.] For I cannot get on without you, you see. I must have you with me every single day.

Kaia.

[In nervous exaltation.] My God![ My God!] My God!

Solness.

[Kisses her hair.] Kaia—Kaia!

Kaia.

[Sinks down before him.] Oh, how good you are to me! How unspeakably good you are!

Solness.

[Vehemently.] Get up! For goodness’ sake get up! I think I hear some one!