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Hilda.

[Softly and rapidly to Solness.] Is it true, what you said? Can I be of use to you?

Solness.

[Takes the things from her.] You are the very being I have needed most.

Hilda.

[Looks at him with happy, wondering eyes and clasps her hands.] But then, great heavens——!

Solness.

[Eagerly.] What——?

Hilda.

Then I have my kingdom!

Solness.

[Involuntarily.] Hilda——!

Hilda.

[Again with the quivering twitch of her lips.] Almost—I was going to say.

[She goes out to the right, Solness follows her.