[Stands as though thunderstruck, stares fixedly at her, and says in a half-whisper.] Is it—is it Ella? Is it Ella Rentheim?

Ella Rentheim.

Yes, it’s “your” Ella, as you used to call me in the old days; many, many years ago.

Borkman.

[As before.] Yes, it is you Ella, I can see you now.

Ella Rentheim.

Can you recognise me?

Borkman.

Yes, now I begin to——

Ella Rentheim.