[Looks at him.] Hilda?
Solness.
Yes, Miss Wangel’s name is Hilda. I knew her when she was a child.
Mrs. Solness.
Did you really, Halvard? Well, shall we go? Supper is on the table.
[She takes Dr. Herdal’s arm and goes out with him to the right. Hilda has meanwhile been collecting her travelling things.
Hilda.
[Softly and rapidly to Solness.] Is it true, what you said? Can I be of use to you?
Solness.
[Takes the things from her.] You are the very being I have needed most.