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 Brack. No, no—that is just the difficulty.

Tesman.

And then—fortunately—it can't be long before I receive my appointment.

Brack.

Well, you see—such things are often apt to hang fire for a time.

Tesman.

Have you heard anything definite? Eh?

Brack.

Nothing exactly definite. [Interrupting himself.] But by-the-bye—I have one piece of news for you.

Tesman.

Well?

Brack.

Your old friend, Eilert Lövborg, has returned to town.

Tesman.

I know that already.

Brack.

Indeed! How did you learn it?

Tesman.

From that lady who went out with Hedda.

Brack.

Really? What was her name? I didn't quite catch it.