is dark.

ELLA RENTHEIM.
This Foldal--he was one of those that suffered when the bank
failed?

MRS. BORKMAN.
[Carelessly.] Yes, I believe I heard he had lost some money.
But no doubt it was something quite trifling.

ELLA RENTHEIM.
[With slight emphasis.] It was all he possessed.

MRS. BORKMAN.
[Smiling.] Oh, well; what he possessed must have been little
enough--nothing to speak of.

ELLA RENTHEIM.
And he did not speak of it--Foldal I mean--during the
investigation.

MRS. BORKMAN.
At all events, I can assure you Erhart has made ample amends
for any little loss he may have suffered.

ELLA RENTHEIM.
[With surprise.] Erhart! How can Erhart have done that?

MRS. BORKMAN.
He has taken an interest in Foldal's youngest daughter. He has