[BROVIK and RAGNAR go out by the hall-door. KAIA goes to the
desk. SOLNESS stands with bent head, to the right, by the
arm-chair.
[Dubiously.] Is there any letter?
[Curtly.] No, of course not. [Looks sternly at her.] Kaia!
[Anxiously, in a low voice.] Yes!
[Points imperatively to a spot on the floor.] Come here! At once!
[Hesitatingly.] Yes.
[As before.] Nearer!
[Obeying.] What do you want with me?
[Looks at her for a while.] Is it you I have to thank for all this?
No, no, don't think that!