The Master Builder Part 58

The Master Builder Part 58

[Harshly.] I wont have any thanks! Tell him that from me.


KAIA.


Yes, I will--


SOLNESS.


And tell him at the same time that henceforward I do not require his services--nor yours either.


KAIA.


[Softly and quiveringly.] Not mine either?


SOLNESS.


You will have other things to think of now, and to attend to; and that is a very good thing for you. Well, go home with the drawings now, Miss Fosli. At once! Do you hear?


KAIA.


[As before.] Yes, Mr. Solness. [She goes out.


MRS. SOLNESS.


Heavens! what deceitful eyes she has.


SOLNESS.


She? That poor little creature?


MRS. SOLNESS.


Oh--I can see what I can see, Halvard.----Are you really dismissing them?


SOLNESS.


Yes.


MRS. SOLNESS.


Her as well?


SOLNESS.


Was not that what you wished?


MRS. SOLNESS.


But how can you get on without her--? Oh well, no doubt you have some one else in reserve, Halvard.


HILDA.


[Playfully.] Well, _I_ for one am not the person to stand at a desk.


SOLNESS.


Never mind, never mind--it will be all right, Aline. Now all you have to do is think about moving into our new home--as quickly as you can. This evening we will hang up the wreath--[Turns to HILDA.] What do you say to that, Miss Hilda?


HILDA.


[Looks at him with sparkling eyes.] It will be splendid to see you so high up once more.


SOLNESS.


Me!


MRS. SOLNESS.


For Heavens sake, Miss w.a.n.gel, dont imagine such a thing! My husband!--when he always gets so dizzy!


HILDA.


He get dizzy! No, I know quite well he does not!


MRS. SOLNESS.


Oh yes, indeed he does.


HILDA.