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[With uplifted hands.] Mrs. Wilton! [Hesitating a little, with an enquiring glance at ] Do you want me to? Yes, now you can come in. I have told them everything. [ comes forward into the room. ''closes the door behind her. She bows formally to , who returns her bow in silence. A short pause.''

[In a subdued but firm voice.] So the word has been spoken—and I suppose you all think I have brought a great calamity upon this house?

[Slowly, looking hard at her.] You have crushed the last remnant of interest in life for me. [With an outburst.] But all this—all this is utterly impossible!

I can quite understand that it must appear impossible to you, Mrs. Borkman.