Mrs. Borkman.
I don't care about the other people. But it was his duty to tell me the truth. And that he never did! He kept on lying to me—lying abominably
Ella Rentheim.
[Interrupting.] Surely not, Gunhild. He kept things back perhaps, but I am sure he did not lie.
Mrs. Borkman.
Well, well; call it what you please; it makes no difference. And then it all fell to pieces—the whole thing.
Ella Rentheim.
[To herself.] Yes, everything fell to pieces—for him—and for others.
Mrs. Borkman.
[Drawing herself up menacingly.] But I tell you this, Ella, I do not give in yet! I shall redeem myself yet—you may make up your mind to that!
Ella Rentheim.
[Eagerly.] Redeem yourself! What do you mean by that?
Mrs. Borkman.
Redeem my name, and honour, and fortune! Redeem my ruined life—that is what I mean! I have some one in reserve, let me tell you—one who will wash away every stain that he has left.
