Mrs. Wilton.

[Hesitating a little, with an enquiring glance at Erhart.] Do you want me to——?

Erhart.

Yes, now you can come in. I have told them everything.

[Mrs. Wilton comes forward into the room. Erhart closes the door behind her. She bows formally to Borkman, who returns her bow in silence. A short pause.

Mrs. Wilton.

[In a subdued but firm voice.] So the word has been spoken—and I suppose you all think I have brought a great calamity upon this house?

Mrs. Borkman.

[Slowly, looking hard at her.] You have crushed the last remnant of interest in life for me. [With an outburst.] But all this—all this is utterly impossible!

Mrs. Wilton.