It's tremendously thrilling—when you fall and fall—
It seems to make one's blood run cold.
Do you draw your legs up under you while you are falling?
Yes, as high as ever I can.
So do I.
[Takes her parasol.] I must go into town now, Halvard. [To HILDA.] And I'll try to get one or two things that you may require.
[Making a motion to throw her arms round her neck.] Oh, you dear, Mrs. Solness! You are really much too kind to me! Frightfully kind—
[Deprecatingly, freeing herself.] Oh, not at all. It's only my duty, so I am very glad to do it.
[Offended, pouts.] But really, I think I am quite fit to be seen in the streets—now that I've put my dress to rights. Or do you think I am not?
To tell you the truth, I think people would stare at you a little.