Ella Rentheim.

[With a touch of finesse.] Then perhaps she knows Erhart still better than she knows you?

Mrs. Borkman.

Yes, Erhart saw a good deal of her in town, before she came out here.

Ella Rentheim.

[Without thinking.] And in spite of that she moved out of town?

Mrs. Borkman.

[Taken aback, looking keenly at her.] In spite of that! What do you mean?

Ella Rentheim.

[Evasively.] Oh, nothing particular.