And surely you think so too?
MRS. SOLNESS.
I think nothing at all about the new house.
SOLNESS.
[Cast down.] It's hard for me to hear you say that; for you know it
is mainly for your sake that I have built it.
[He offers to help her on with her cloak.
MRS. SOLNESS.
[Evades him.] The fact is, you do far too much for my sake.
SOLNESS.
[With a certain vehemence.] No, no, you really mustn't say that,
Aline! I cannot bear to hear you say such things!
MRS. SOLNESS.
Very well, then I won't say it, Halvard.
SOLNESS.
But I stick to what _I_ said. You'll see that things will be easier
for you in the new place.
MRS. SOLNESS.
Oh, heavens--easier for me---!
SOLNESS.
[Eagerly.] Yes, indeed they will! You may be quite sure of that!
For you see--there will be so very, very much there that will remind
you of your own home---
MRS. SOLNESS.
The home that used to be father's and mother's--and that was burnt
to the ground---
SOLNESS.
[In a low voice.] Yes, yes, my poor Aline. That was a terrible blow
for you.
MRS. SOLNESS.
[Breaking out in lamentation.] You may build as much as ever you
like, Halvard--you can never build up again a real home for me!
SOLNESS.
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