[In a tone of indignation.] Hedda Gabler married? And married to— George Tesman!

HEDDA.

Yes—so the world goes.

LOVBORG.

Oh, Hedda, Hedda—how could you([9]) throw yourself away!

HEDDA.

[Looks sharply at him.] What? I can't allow this!

LOVBORG.

What do you mean?

[TESMAN comes into the room and goes towards the sofa.