I am always cold.
Ella Rentheim.
[Stands looking at her for a time with her arms resting on the back of the armchair.] Well, Gunhild, it is nearly eight years now since we saw each other last.
Mrs. Borkman.
[Coldly.] Since last we spoke to each other at any rate.
Ella Rentheim.
True, since we spoke to each other. I daresay you have seen me now and again—when I came on my yearly visit to the bailiff.
Mrs. Borkman.
Once or twice, I have.
Ella Rentheim.