THE MAID.
[Softly.] Yes, ma'am.
[ELLA RENTHEIM and, after her, BORKMAN enter the room. THE
MAID sidles behind them to the door, goes out, and closes
it after her.
MRS. BORKMAN. [Having recovered her self-control, turns to ELLA.] What does he want down here in my room?
ELLA RENTHEIM.
He wants to come to an understanding with you, Gunhild.
MRS. BORKMAN.
He has never tried that before.
ELLA RENTHEIM.
He is going to, this evening.
MRS. BORKMAN.
The last time we stood face to face—it was in the Court, when
I was summoned to give an account——
BORKMAN. [Approaching.] And this evening it is I who will give an account of myself.
MRS. BORKMAN.
[Looking at him.] You?
BORKMAN.
Not of what I have done amiss. All the world knows that.