H'm—I don't think I shall ever be of quite sound mind on that point.

RAGNAR BROVIK cautiously opens the little door in the left-
hand corner. HILDA comes forward.

[When he sees Hilda.] Oh. I beg pardon, Mr. Solness—— [He makes a movement to withdraw.

No, no, don't go. Let us get it over.

Oh, yes—if only we could.

I hear your father is no better?

Father is fast growing weaker—and therefore I beg and implore you to write a few kind words for me on one of the plans! Something for father to read before he—

[Vehemently.] I won't hear anything more about those drawings of yours!

Have you looked at them?

Yes—I have.