Erhart has spoken of it in his letters. He said that his father generally remained by himself—up there—and you alone down here.
Mrs. Borkman.
Yes; that is how it has been, Ella, ever since they let him out, and sent him home to me. All these long eight years.
Ella Rentheim.
I never believed it could really be so. It seemed impossible!
Mrs. Borkman.
[Nods.] It is so; and it can never be otherwise.
Ella Rentheim.
[Looking at her.] This must be a terrible life, Gunhild.
Mrs. Borkman.