[Looks towards the garden.] There he is coming.
Mrs. Solness.
And I have to go in!
Dr. Herdal.
[To Hilda.] Don’t say anything about my being here.
Hilda.
Oh no! I daresay I shall find something else to talk to Mr. Solness about.
Mrs. Solness.
And be sure you keep firm hold of him. I believe you can do it best.
[Mrs. Solness and Dr. Herdal go into the house. Hilda remains standing on the verandah. Solness comes from the garden, up the flight of steps.