[Astonished, pointing.] That thing there?

The Rat-Wife.

Yes, this thing here.

Eyolf.

[Almost under his breath, staring fixedly at the dog.] I think he has the horriblest—countenance I ever saw.

The Rat-Wife.

[Closing the bag.] Oh, it will come—it will come, right enough.

Eyolf.

[Involuntarily drawing nearer, at last goes right up to her, and strokes the bag.] But he is lovely—lovely all the same.

The Rat-Wife.