Yes; for no one else knew about it.

Hilda.

And you said nothing?

Solness.

Nothing.

Hilda.

And did not think of repairing the flue either?

Solness.

Oh yes, I thought about it—but never got any further. Every time I intended to set to work, it seemed just as if a hand held me back. Not to-day, I thought—to-morrow; and nothing ever came of it.

Hilda.