Yes, yes, that’s all right. Hasn’t Ragnar come too?

Kaia.

No, not yet. He had to wait a little while to see the doctor. But he is coming presently to hear——

Solness.

How is the old man to-day?

Kaia.

Not well. He begs you to excuse him; he is obliged to keep his bed to-day.

Solness.

Why, of course; by all means let him rest. But now, get to your work.

Kaia.