[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.