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 the carriage. But you saw what a pile of boxes Hedda had to bring with her.

Miss Tesman. Yes, she had certainly plenty of boxes.

Berta.

[To Tesman.] Shall I go in and see if there's anything I can do for the mistress?

Tesman.

No thank you, Berta—you needn't. She said she would ring if she wanted anything.

Berta. [Going towards the right.] Very well.

Tesman.

But look here—take this portmanteau with you.

Berta, [Taking it.] I'll put it in the attic.

[She goes out by the hall door

Tesman.

Fancy, Auntie—I had the whole of that portmanteau chock full of copies of documents. You wouldn't believe how much I have picked up from all the archives I have been examining—curious old details that no one has had any idea of

Miss Tesman.

Yes, you don't seem to have wasted your time on your wedding trip, George.