I can quite understand that it must appear impossible to you, Mrs. Borkman.

Mrs. Borkman.

Yes, you can surely see for yourself that it is impossible. Or what——?

Mrs. Wilton.

I should rather say that it seems highly improbable. But it’s so, none the less.

Mrs. Borkman.

[Turning.] Are you really in earnest about this, Erhart?

Erhart.

This means happiness for me, mother—all the beauty and happiness of life. That is all I can say to you.

Mrs. Borkman.