Because you think that I——[Passionately.] Well, devil take it—you think the same of me as Aline does.

Dr. Herdal.

And what does she think about you?

Solness.

[Having recovered his self-control.] She has begun to think that I am—that I am—ill.

Dr. Herdal.

Ill! You! She has never hinted such a thing to me. Why, what can she think is the matter with you?

Solness.

[Leans over the back of the chair and whispers.] Aline has made up her mind that I am mad. That is what she thinks.

Dr. Herdal.