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Solness.

[Sharply.] Going away!

Hilda.

Yes.

Solness.

But I won't allow you to!

Hilda.

What am I to do here now?

Solness.

Simply to be here, Hilda!

Hilda.

[Measures him with a look.] Oh, thank you. You know it wouldn't end there.

Solness.

[Heedlessly.] So much the better!

Hilda.

[Vehemently.] I cannot do any harm to one whom I know! I can't take away anything that belongs to her.

Solness.

Who wants you to do that?

Hilda.

[Continuing.] A stranger, yes! for that is quite a different thing! A person I have never set eyes on. But one that I have come into close contact with——! Oh no! Oh no! Ugh!