How is the old man to-day?
Not well. He begs you to excuse him; he is obliged to keep his bed to-day.
Why, of course; by all means let him rest. But now, get to your work.
Yes. [Pauses at the door.] Do you wish to speak to Ragnar when he comes?
No—I don't know that I have anything particular to say to him.
[KAIA goes out again to the left. SOLNESS remains seated,
turning over the drawings.
[Over beside the plants.] I wonder if he isn't going to die now, as well?
[Looks up at her.] As well as who?
[Without answering.] Yes, yes—depend upon it, Halvard, old Brovik is going to die too. You'll see that he will.
My dear Aline, ought you not to go out for a little walk?