Ah, but what followed must have been the worst blow for her.

Solness.

The one thing with the other.

Dr. Herdal.

But you—yourself—you rose upon the ruins. You began as a poor boy from a country village—and now you are at the head of your profession. Ah, yes, Mr. Solness, you have undoubtedly had the luck on your side.

Solness.

[Looking at him with embarrassment.] Yes, but that is just what makes me so horribly afraid.

Dr. Herdal.

Afraid? Because you have the luck on your side!

Solness.