[In a low voice.] Yes, yes, my poor Aline. That was a terrible blow for you.

Mrs. Solness.

[Breaking out in lamentation.] You may build as much as ever you like, Halvard—you can never build up again a real home for me!

Solness.

[Crosses the room.] Well, in Heaven’s name, let us talk no more about it then.

Mrs. Solness.

We are not in the habit of talking about it. For you always put the thought away from you——

Solness.

[Stops suddenly and looks at her.] Do I? And why should I do that? Put the thought away from me?

Mrs. Solness.