[Looks at him, deeply pained.] You would have gone away from me without saying goodbye?
Erhart.
Yes, I thought that would be best; best for all of us. Our boxes were packed and everything settled. But of course when you sent for me, I——[Holding out his hands to her.] Goodbye, mother.
Mrs. Borkman.
[With a gesture of repulsion.] Don’t touch me!
Erhart.
[Gently.] Is that your last word?
Mrs. Borkman.
[Sternly.] Yes.
Erhart.