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Ella Rentheim.
[Who has remained near the door.] You are surprised to see me, Gunhild.
Mrs. Borkman.
[Standing erect and immovable between the sofa and the table, resting her finger-tips upon the cloth.] Have you not made a mistake? The bailiff lives in the side wing, you know.
Ella Rentheim.
It is not the bailiff I want to see to-day.
Mrs. Borkman.
Is it me you want, then?
Ella Rentheim.
Yes. I have a few words to say to you.
Mrs. Borkman.
[Coming forward into the middle of the room.] Well—then sit down.
Ella Rentheim.
Thank you. I can quite well stand for the present.
Mrs. Borkman.
Just as you please. But at least loosen your cloak.
Ella Rentheim.
[Unbuttoning her cloak.] Yes, it is very warm here.
