[The tapestry door is thrown open. Mrs. Borkman, with the large shawl over her head, stands in the doorway.
Mrs. Borkman.
[In violent agitation.] Never to his dying day shall Erhart be called by that name!
Ella Rentheim.
[Shrinking back.] Gunhild!
Borkman.
[Harshly and threateningly.] I allow no one to come up to my room!
Mrs. Borkman.
[Advancing a step.] I do not ask your permission.
Borkman.