The Maid.
I beg pardon. Mrs. Borkman told me to lock the front door now.
Borkman.
[In a low voice, to Ella.] You see, they want to lock me up again!
Ella Rentheim.
[To the Maid.] Mr. Borkman is not quite well. He wants to have a little fresh air before coming in.
The Maid.
But Mrs. Borkman told me to——
Ella Rentheim.
I shall lock the door. Just leave the key in the lock.