MRS. BORKMAN.
He must, for the sake of his studies. But he comes out to me
for a little while every evening.

ELLA RENTHEIM.
Well, may I see him then? May I speak to him at once?

MRS. BORKMAN.
He has not come yet; but I expect him every moment.

ELLA RENTHEIM.
Why, Gunhild, surely he must have come. I can hear his footsteps
overhead.

MRS. BORKMAN.
[With a rapid upward glance.] Up in the long gallery?

ELLA RENTHEIM.
Yes. I have heard him walking up and down there ever since
I came.

MRS. BORKMAN.
[Looking away from her.] That is not Erhart, Ella.

ELLA RENTHEIM.
[Surprised.] Not Erhart? [Divining.] Who is it then?

MRS. BORKMAN.
It is he.