Hilda.
I have known it all along. Why do you ask me that?
Solness.
[Lightly.] Oh, well, it just occurred to me. [Looks earnestly at her, and says in a low voice.] What have you come for?
Hilda.
I want my kingdom. The time is up.
Solness.
[Laughs involuntarily.] What a girl you are!
Hilda.
[Gaily.] Out with my kingdom, Mr. Solness! [Raps with her fingers.] The kingdom on the table!
Solness.
[Pushing the rocking-chair nearer and sitting down.] Now, seriously speaking—what have you come for? What do you really want to do here?
Hilda.
Oh, first of all, I want to go round and look at all the things that you have built.
Solness.
That will give you plenty of exercise.
Hilda.
Yes, I know you have built a tremendous lot.
Solness.
I have indeed—especially of late years.
