Mrs. Solness.

I think nothing at all about the new house.

Solness.

[Cast down.] It’s hard for me to hear you say that; for you know it is mainly for your sake that I have built it.

[He offers to help her on with her cloak.

Mrs. Solness.

[Evades him.] The fact is, you do far too much for my sake.

Solness.

[With a certain vehemence.] No, no, you really mustn’t say that, Aline! I cannot bear to hear you say such things!

Mrs. Solness.