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 Berta enters from the hall.

Berta.

Judge Brack wishes to know if Mrs. Tesman will receive him.

Hedda.

Yes, ask Judge Brack to come in. And look here—put this letter in the post.

Berta.

[Taking the letter.] Yes, ma'am.

[She opens the door for Judge Brack and goes out herself. Brack is a man of forty-five; thick set, but well-built and elastic in his movements. His face is roundish with an aristocratic profile. His hair is short, still almost black, and carefully dressed. His eyes are lively and sparkling. His eyebrows thick. His moustaches are also thick, with short-cut ends. He wears a well-cut walking-suit, a little too youthful for his age. He uses an eye-glass, which he now and then lets drop.

Judge Brack.

[With his hat in his hand, bowing.] May one venture to call so early in the day?

Hedda.

Of course one may.

Tesman.

[Presses his hand.] You are welcome at any time. [Introducing him.] Judge Brack—Miss Rysing