MRS. BORKMAN.
[Glancing round the room.] No doubt--after all the money you
have spent upon him.

ELLA RENTHEIM.
Oh, not on that account, Gunhild. But because I love him.

MRS. BORKMAN.
[Smiling scornfully.] Love my son? Is it possible? You? In
spite of everything?

ELLA RENTHEIM.
Yes, it is possible--in spite of everything. And it is true.
I love Erhart--as much as I can love any one--now--at my time of
life.

MRS. BORKMAN.
Well, well, suppose you do: what then?

ELLA RENTHEIM.
Why, then, I am troubled as soon as I see anything threatening
him.

MRS. BORKMAN.
Threatening Erhart! Why, what should threaten him? Or who?

ELLA RENTHEIM.
You in the first place--in your way.

MRS. BORKMAN.