[Turns quickly towards him and has once more the sparkling expression of gladness in her eyes.] Well, you see, I got it out of you at last!

Solness.

[With a slight smile.] Yes—just think of my forgetting such a thing as that.

Hilda.

[Again a little sulky, retreats from him.] Oh, you have kissed so many people in your time, I suppose.

Solness.

No, you mustn’t think that of me. [Hilda seats herself in the arm-chair. Solness stands and leans against the rocking-chair. Looks observantly at her.] Miss Wangel!

Hilda.

Yes!

Solness.