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 [Lays them on the table.] I'm positively perspiring, Hedda. Hallo—are you there already, my dear Judge? Eh? Berta didn't tell me.

Brack.

[Rising.] I came in through the garden.

Hedda.

What books have you got there?

Tesman.

[Stands looking them through.] Some new books on my special subjects—quite indispensable to me.

Hedda.

Your special subjects?

Brack.

Yes, books on his special subjects, Mrs. Tesman. [Brack and Hedda exchange a confidential smile.

Hedda.

Do you need still more books on your special subjects?

Tesman.

Yes, my dear Hedda, one can never have too many of them. Of course one must keep up with all that is written and published.

Hedda.

Yes, I suppose one must.

Tesman.

[Searching among his books.] And look here—I have got hold of Eilert Lövborg's new book too.