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Yes.

[With a cutting smile.] Does that man give parties? Can he get people to visit him?

Yes, they have a great many people about them, Mrs. Wilton says.

[Vehemently.] But what sort of people? Can you tell me that?

[A little nervously.] No, I really don't know. Yes, by-the-bye, I know that young Mr. Borkman is to be there this evening.

[Taken aback.] Erhart? My son?

Yes, he is going there.

How do you know that?

He said so himself—an hour ago.

Is he out here to-day?