Mrs. Borkman.

He has taken an interest in Foldal’s youngest daughter. He has taught her things, and put her in the way of getting employment, and some day providing for herself. I am sure that is a great deal more than her father could ever have done for her.

Ella Rentheim.

Yes, I daresay her father can’t afford to do much.

Mrs. Borkman.

And then Erhart has arranged for her to have lessons in music. She has made such progress already that she can come up to—to him in the gallery, and play to him.

Ella Rentheim.

So he is still fond of music?

Mrs. Borkman.

Oh yes, I suppose he is. Of course he has the piano you sent out here—when he was expected back——