May I stay here with you a little?

Mrs. Solness.

Yes, by all means, if you care to.

[Hilda moves a stool close to the arm-chair and sits down.

Hilda.

Ah—here one can sit and sun oneself like a cat.

Mrs. Solness.

[Lays her hand softly on Hilda’s neck.] It is nice of you to be willing to sit with me. I thought you wanted to go in to my husband.

Hilda.

What should I want with him?