[The two sisters stand silent for a time, and look searchingly at each other. Each is evidently waiting for the other to speak first.
Ella Rentheim.
[Who has remained near the door.] You are surprised to see me, Gunhild.
Mrs. Borkman.
[Standing erect and immovable between the sofa and the table, resting her finger-tips upon the cloth.] Have you not made a mistake? The bailiff lives in the side wing, you know.
Ella Rentheim.
It is not the bailiff I want to see to-day.
Mrs. Borkman.
Is it me you want, then?
Ella Rentheim.