Tell me, Mr. Solness—are you certain that you have never called me to you? Inwardly, you know?

[Softly and slowly.] I almost think I must have.

What did you want with me?

You are the younger generation, Hilda.

[Smiles.] That younger generation that you are so afraid of?

[Nods slowly.] And which, in my heart, I yearn towards so deeply.

[HILDA rises, goes to the little table, and fetches RAGNAR
BROVIK'S portfolio.

[Holds out the portfolio to him.] We were talking of these drawings—

[Shortly, waving them away.] Put those things away! I have seen enough of them.

Yes, but you have to write your approval on them.