And bent my head back?
Very far back.
And kissed me?
Yes, I did.
Many times?
As many as ever you like.
[Turns quickly toward him and has once more the sparkling expression of gladness in her eyes.] Well, you see, I got it out of you at last!
[With a slight smile.] Yes—just think of my forgetting such a thing as that.
[Again a little sulky, retreats from him.] Oh, you have kissed so many people in your time, I suppose.
No, you mustn't think that of me. [HILDA seats herself in the arm-chair. SOLNESS stands and leans against the rocking-chair. Looks observantly at her.] Miss Wangel!