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.