The Master Builder Part 57

The Master Builder Part 57

[Reading over what he has written.] Aline!


MRS. SOLNESS.


Yes?


SOLNESS.


Did you notice whether the--the book-keeper was out there?


MRS. SOLNESS.


Yes, of course, she was there.


SOLNESS.


[Puts the drawings in the portfolio.] Hm--


MRS. SOLNESS.


She was standing at the desk, as she always is--when _I_ go through the room.


SOLNESS.


[Rises.] Then Ill give this to her and tell her that--


HILDA.


[Takes the portfolio from him.] Oh, no, let me have the pleasure of doing that! [Goes to the door, but turns.] What is her name?


SOLNESS.


Her name is Miss Fosli.


HILDA.


Pooh, that sounds so cold! Her Christian name, I mean?


SOLNESS.


Kaia--I believe.


HILDA.


[Opens the door and calls out.] Kaia, come in here! Make haste! Mr.


Solness wants to speak to you.


KAIA FOSLI appears at the door.


KAIA.


[Looking at him in alarm.] Here I am--?


HILDA.


[Handing her the portfolio.] See her, Kaia! You can take this home; Mr.


Solness was written on them now.


KAIA.


Oh, at last!


SOLNESS.


Give them to the old man as soon as you can.


KAIA.


I will go straight home with them.


SOLNESS.


Yes, do. Now Ragnar will have a chance of building for himself.


KAIA.


Oh, may he come and thank you for all--?


SOLNESS.