The Master Builder Part 20

The Master Builder Part 20

HILDA.


Oh no! But all the same--. Its so delicious to lie and dream.


SOLNESS.


Do you dream much of nights?


HILDA.


Oh yes! Almost always.


SOLNESS.


What do you dream about most?


HILDA.


I shant tell you to-night. Another time perhaps.


[She again strolls about the room, stops at the desk and turns over the books and papers a little.


SOLNESS.


[Approaching.] Are you searching for anything?


HILDA.


No, I am merely looking at all these things. [Turns.] Perhaps I mustnt?


SOLNESS.


Oh, by all means.


HILDA.


Is it you that writes in this great ledger?


SOLNESS.


No, its my book-keeper.


HILDA.


Is it a woman?


SOLNESS.


[Smiles.] Yes.


HILDA.


One you employ here, in your office?


SOLNESS.


Yes.


HILDA.


Is she married?


SOLNESS.


No, she is single.


HILDA.


Oh, indeed!


SOLNESS.


But I believe she is soon going to be married.


HILDA.


Thats a good thing for her.


SOLNESS.


But not such a good thing for me. For then I shall have n.o.body to help me.