Well, what then?

Dr. Herdal.

—may she not have just—just the least little bit of reason for this instinctive dislike?

Solness.

[Looks at him and rises.] Oho!

Dr. Herdal.

Now don’t be offended—but hasn’t she?

Solness.

[With curt decision.] No.

Dr. Herdal.