ELLA RENTHEIM.
I have never seen you like this before.
BORKMAN.
No, for I suppose you have never seen an escaped convict before.
ELLA RENTHEIM.
Oh, do come into the house with me, John!
BORKMAN.
It is no use trying to lure me in. I have told you——
ELLA RENTHEIM.
But when I beg and implore you——? For your own sake——
[THE MAID opens the door, and stands in the doorway.
THE MAID. I beg your pardon. Mrs. Borkman told me to lock the front door now.
BORKMAN. [In a low voice, to ELLA.] You see, they want to lock me up again!
ELLA RENTHEIM. [To THE MAID.] Mr. Borkman is not quite well. He wants to have a little fresh air before coming in.
THE MAID.
But Mrs. Borkman told me to——