[Scornfully.] H’m, happiness, happiness——

Mrs. Wilton.

I have never before known happiness in life. And I cannot possibly drive happiness away from me, merely because it comes so late.

Mrs. Borkman.

And how long do you think this happiness will last?

Erhart.

[Interrupting.] Whether it lasts or does not last, mother, it doesn’t matter now!

Mrs. Borkman.

[In anger.] Blind boy that you are! Do you not see where all this is leading you?

Erhart.