It was just after the birth of the two little boys——

Hilda.

The poor little twins, yes.

Solness.

They came healthy and bonny into the world. And they were growing too—you could see the difference from day to day.

Hilda.

Little children do grow quickly at first.

Solness.

It was the prettiest sight in the world to see Aline lying with the two of them in her arms.—But then came the night of the fire——

Hilda.