That is what she thinks.
DR. HERDAL.
[Rising.] Why, my dear fellow---!
SOLNESS.
Yes, on my soul she does! I tell you it is so. And she has got you
to think the same! Oh, I can assure you, doctor, I see it in your
face as clearly as possible. You don't take me in so easily, I can
tell you.
DR. HERDAL.
[Looks at him in amazement.] Never, Mr. Solness--never has such a
thought entered my mind.
SOLNESS.
[With and incredulous smile.] Really? Has it not?
DR. HERDAL.
No, never! Nor your wife's mind either, I am convinced. I could
almost swear to that.
SOLNESS.
Well, I wouldn't advise you to. For, in a certain sense, you see,
perhaps--perhaps she is not so far wrong in thinking something of
the kind.
DR. HERDAL.
Come now, I really must say---
SOLNESS.
[Interrupting, with a sweep of his hand.] Well, well, my dear
doctor--don't let us discuss this any further. We had better
agree to differ. [Changes to a tone of quiet amusement.] But
look here now, doctor--h'm---
DR. HERDAL.
Well?
SOLNESS.
Since you don't believe that I am--ill--and crazy--and mad, and so
forth---
DR.
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