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No, for I suppose you have never seen an escaped convict before.

Oh, do come into the house with me, John!

It is no use trying to lure me in. I have told you

But when I beg and implore you? For your own sake

[ opens the door, and stands in the doorway.

I beg pardon. Mrs. Borkman told me to lock the front door now.

[In a low voice, to ] You see, they want to lock me up again!

[To the ] Mr. Borkman is not quite well. He wants to have a little fresh air before coming in.

But Mrs. Borkman told me to