[She draws MRS. ELVSTED down upon the sofa and sits at her side.
TESMAN.
Well? What is it, Mrs. Elvsted—?
HEDDA.
Has anything particular happened to you at home?
MRS. ELVSTED.
Yes—and no. Oh—I am so anxious you should not misunderstand me—
HEDDA.
Then your best plan is to tell us the whole story, Mrs. Elvsted.
TESMAN.