Yes, father’s alive.
Solness.
Perhaps you are thinking of studying here?
Hilda.
No, that hadn’t occurred to me.
Solness.
But I suppose you will be staying for some time?
Hilda.
That must depend upon circumstances.
[She sits awhile rocking herself and looking at him, half seriously, half with a suppressed smile. Then she takes off her hat and puts it on the table in front of her.