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—