HEDDA.
If he won't go with you and Tesman.
TESMAN.
[Looks dubiously at her.] But, Hedda dear—do you think it would quite do for him to remain here with you? Eh? Remember, Aunt Julia can't come.
HEDDA.
No, but Mrs. Elvsted is coming. We three can have a cup of tea together.
TESMAN.
Oh yes, that will be all right.
BRACK.
[Smiling.] And that would perhaps be the safest plan for him.