[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.