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Kaia.
I merely wished to let you know that I have come.
Solness.
Yes, yes, that's all right. Hasn't Ragnar come too?
Kaia.
No, not yet. He had to wait a little while to see the doctor. But he is coming presently to hear
Solness.
How is the old man to-day?
Kaia.
Not well. He begs you to excuse him; he is obliged to keep his bed to-day.
Solness.
Why, of course; by all means let him rest. But now, get to your work.
Kaia.
Yes. [Pauses at the door.] Do you wish to speak to Ragnar when he comes?
Solness.
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.
Mrs. Solness.
[Over beside the plants.] I wonder if he isn't going to die now, as well?
