[Hilda drifts across the verandah with her hands behind her back, stops at the railing and looks out over the garden.
Solness.
[After a short pause.] Did you have a long talk with her?
[Hilda stands motionless and does not answer.
Solness.
Had you a long talk, I asked?
[Hilda is silent as before.
Solness.
What was she talking about, Hilda?
[Hilda continues silent.