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Borkman.
[Harshly.] Yes I do! That is what has always prevented you from getting on in the world. If you would get all that out of your head, I could still help you on in life—help you to rise.
Foldal.
[Boiling inwardly.] Oh, you can't do that.
Borkman.
I can, when once I come into power again.
Foldal.
That won't be for many a day.
Borkman.
[Vehemently.] Perhaps you think that day will never come? Answer me!
Foldal.
I don't know what to answer.
Borkman.
[Rising, cold and dignified, and waving his hand towards the door.] Then I no longer have any use for you.
Foldal.
[Starting up.] No use!
Borkman.
Since you do not believe that the tide will turn for me
