Dr. Herdal, with his hat in his hand, comes out through the door, and observes Mrs. Solness and Hilda.

Dr. Herdal.

Well, Mrs. Solness, so you are sitting out here catching cold?

Mrs. Solness.

I find it so pleasant and warm here to-day.

Dr. Herdal.

Yes, yes. But is there anything going on here? I got a note from you.

Mrs. Solness.

[Rises.] Yes, there is something I must talk to you about.

Dr. Herdal.