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 place. Such a triangular friendship—if I may call it so—is really a great convenience for all parties, let me tell you.

Hedda.

Yes, I have many a time longed for some one to make a third on our travels. Oh—those railway-carriage tête-à-têtes!

Brack.

Fortunately your wedding journey is over now.

Hedda.

[Shaking her head.] Not by a long—long way. I have only arrived at a station on the line.

Brack.

Well, then the passengers jump out and move about a little, Mrs. Hedda.

Hedda.

I never jump out.

Brack.

Really?

Hedda.

No—because there is always some one standing by to

Brack.

[Laughing.] To look at your ankles, do you mean?

Hedda.

Precisely.

Brack.

Well but, dear me

Hedda.

[With a gesture of repulsion.] I won't have it.