Borkman.

[Harshly and decisively.] You are no poet, Vilhelm.

Foldal.

[Unconsciously folding his hands.] Do you say that in sober earnest?

Borkman.

[Dismissing the subject, without answering.] We are only wasting each other’s time. You had better not come here again.

Foldal.

Then you really want me to leave you?

Borkman.

[Without looking at him.] I have no longer any use for you.