Why?

The Maid.

To get him to harness the sledge. The snow’s dreadful to-night.

Mrs. Borkman.

Oh, that doesn’t matter; only make haste and go. It’s just round the corner.

The Maid.

Why ma’am, you can’t call that just round the corner!

Mrs. Borkman.

Of course it is. Don’t you know Mr. Hinkel’s villa?

The Maid.