Frida.
No; I’m generally thinking how hard it is that I mayn’t join in the dance myself.
Borkman.
[Nodding.] That is just what I wanted to know. [Moving restlessly about the room.] Yes, yes, yes. That you must not join in the dance, that is the hardest thing of all. [Stopping.] But there is one thing that should make up to you for that, Frida.
Frida.
[Looking inquiringly at him.] What is that, Mr. Borkman?
Borkman.
The knowledge that you have ten times more music in you than all the dancers together.
Frida.
[Smiling evasively.] Oh, that’s not at all so certain.