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Hedda.

Oh——!

Brack.

[Bowing.] Ah—delighted——

Hedda.

[Looks at him and laughs.] It's nice to have a look at you by daylight, Judge!

Brack.

Do you find me—altered?

Hedda.

A little younger, I think.

Brack.

Thank you so much.

Tesman.

But what do you think of Hedda—eh? Doesn't she look flourishing? She has actually——

Hedda.

Oh, do leave me alone. You haven't thanked Judge Brack for all the trouble he has taken——

Brack. Oh, nonsense—it was a pleasure to me——

Hedda.

Yes, you are a friend indeed. But here stands Thea all impatience to be off—so au revoir Judge. I shall be back again presently.

[Mutual salutations. Mrs. Elvsted and Hedda go out by the hall door.