Well, I wouldn’t advise you to. For, in a certain sense, you see, perhaps—perhaps she is not so far wrong in thinking something of the kind.

Dr. Herdal.

Come now, I really must say——

Solness.

[Interrupting, with a sweep of his hand.] Well, well, my dear doctor—don’t let us discuss this any further. We had better agree to differ. [Changes to a tone of quiet amusement.] But look here now, doctor—h’m——

Dr. Herdal.

Well?

Solness.

Since you don’t believe that I am—ill—and crazy—and mad, and so forth——

Dr. Herdal.