Part 51

TESMAN.

Yes, certainly. But all the same--

HEDDA.

TESMAN.

Yes--so I am--I almost think--

BRACK.

Don't you see, Mrs. Tesman, a thunderstorm has just passed over?

HEDDA.

BRACK.

TESMAN.

A capital idea, Hedda! Just the thing! Now that the weight has been taken off my mind--

HEDDA.

Will you not join them, Mr. Lovborg?

LOVBORG.

BRACK.

Why bless me--cold punch is surely not poison.

LOVBORG.

Perhaps not for everyone.

HEDDA.

I will keep Mr. Lovborg company in the meantime.

TESMAN.

Yes, yes, Hedda dear, do.

HEDDA.

HEDDA.

LOVBORG.

HEDDA.

LOVBORG.

HEDDA.