DR. HERDAL.
But some ladies have just come to call on you---
MRS. SOLNESS.
Good heavens, that too! And just at this moment!
DR. HERDAL.
They say they positively must see the ceremony.
MRS. SOLNESS.
Well, well, I suppose I must go to them after all. It is my duty.
HILDA.
Can't you ask the ladies to go away?
MRS. SOLNESS.
No, that would never do. Now that they are here, it is my duty to
see them. But do you stay out here in the meantime--and receive him
when he comes.
DR. HERDAL.
And try to occupy his attention as long as possible---
MRS. SOLNESS.
Yes, do, dear Miss Wangel. Keep as firm hold of him as ever you can.
HILDA.
Would it not be best for you to do that?
MRS. SOLNESS.
Yes; God knows that is my duty. But when one has duties in so many
directions---
DR. HERDAL.
[Looks towards the garden.] There he is coming.
MRS. SOLNESS.
And I have to go in!
DR. HERDAL.
[To HILDA.] Don't say anything about my being here.
HILDA.
Oh no! I daresay I shall find something else to talk to Mr. Solness
about.
MRS. SOLNESS.
And be sure you keep firm hold of him.
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