You are going down to—to the Hinkels’?

Erhart.

[Involuntarily.] Oh, that! [Collecting himself.] Well, you wouldn’t have me sit here and keep Aunt Ella up half the night? Remember, she’s an invalid, mother.

Mrs. Borkman.

You are going to the Hinkels’, Erhart!

Erhart.

[Impatiently.] Well, really, mother, I don’t think I can well get out of it. What do you say, Aunt?

Ella Rentheim.

I should like you to feel quite free, Erhart.

Mrs. Borkman.