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 Brack.

Oh, nonsense—do! We shall be quite a select little circle. And I assure you we shall have a "lively time," as Mrs. Hed—as Mrs. Tesman says.

Lövborg.

I have no doubt of it. But nevertheless

Brack.

And then you might bring your manuscript with you, and read it to Tesman at my house. I could give you a room to yourselves.

Tesman.

Yes, think of that, Eilert,—why shouldn't you? Eh?

Hedda.

[Interposing.] But, Tesman, if Mr. Lövborg would really rather not! I am sure Mr. Lövborg is much more inclined to remain here and have supper with me.

Lövborg.

[Looking at her.] With you, Mrs. Tesman?

Hedda

And with Mrs. Elvsted.

Lövborg.

Ah[Lightly.] I saw her for a moment this morning.

Hedda.

Did you? Well, she is coming this evening. So you see you are almost bound to remain, Mr. Lövborg, or she will have no one to see her home.