What then?

Solness.

Then I daresay you fancy that I am an extremely happy man.

Dr. Herdal.

Is that mere fancy?

Solness.

[Laughs.] No, no—of course not! Heaven forbid! Only think—to be Solness the master builder! Halvard Solness! What could be more delightful?

Dr. Herdal.

Yes, I must say it seems to me you have had the luck on your side to an astounding degree.

Solness.