Father is fast growing weaker—and therefore I beg and implore you to write a few kind words for me on one of the plans! Something for father to read before he——

Solness.

[Vehemently.] I won’t hear anything more about those drawings of yours!

Ragnar.

Have you looked at them?

Solness.

Yes—I have.

Ragnar.

And they are good for nothing? And I am good for nothing, too?

Solness.