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Hedda.
[Receives her warmly.] How do you do, my dear Mrs. Elvsted? It's delightful to see you again.
Mrs. Elvsted.
[Nervously, struggling for self-control.] Yes, it's a very long time since we met.
Tesman.
[Gives her his hand.] And we too—eh?
Hedda.
Thanks for your lovely flowers
Mrs. Elvsted.
Oh, not at all. I would have come straight here yesterday afternoon; but I heard that you were away
Tesman.
Have you just come to town? Eh?
Mrs. Elvsted.
I arrived yesterday, about midday. Oh, I was quite in despair when I heard that you were not at home.
Hedda.
In despair! How so?
Tesman.
Why, my dear Mrs. Rysing—I mean Mrs. Elvsted
Hedda.
I hope that you are not in any trouble?
