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Yes, he has been at Mrs. Wilton's all the afternoon.

[Inquiringly.] Do you know if he called here too? I mean, did he see any one downstairs?

Yes, he looked in to see Mrs. Borkman.

[Bitterly.] Aha—I might have known it.

There was a strange lady calling upon her, I think.

Indeed? Was there? Oh yes, I suppose people do come now and then to see Mrs. Borkman.

If I meet young Mr. Borkman this evening, shall I ask him to come up and see you too?

[Harshly.] You shall do nothing of the sort! I won't have it on any account. The people who want to see me can come of their own accord. I ask no one.

Oh, very well; I shan't say anything then. Good-night, Mr. Borkman.