Can you not? To me it seems all so simple.
No, I can't make up my mind whether you mean all you say, or are simply having a joke with me.
[Smiles.] Making fun of you, perhaps? I, too?
Yes, exactly. Making fun—of both of us. [Looks at her.] Is it long since you found out that I was married?
I have know it all along. Why do you ask me that?
[Lightly.] Oh, well, it just occurred to me. [Looks earnestly at her, and says in a low voice.] What have you come for?
I want my kingdom. The time is up.
[Laughs involuntarily.] What a girl you are!
[Gaily.] Out with my kingdom, Mr. Solness! [Raps with her fingers.] The kingdom on the table!
[Pushing the rocking-chair nearer and sitting down.] Now, seriously speaking—what have you come for? What do you really want to do here?