No, not at all! I can remember quite distinctly. So now we are going to renew our old friendship. [Draws the footstool closer to MRS. ELVSTED.] There now! [Kisses her cheek.] You must say du to me and call me Hedda.
MRS. ELVSTED.
[Presses and pats her hands.] Oh, how good and kind you are! I am not used to such kindness.
HEDDA.
There, there, there! And I shall say du to you, as in the old days, and call you my dear Thora.
MRS. ELVSTED.
My name is Thea.([5])
HEDDA.
Why, of course! I meant Thea. [Looks at her compassionately.] So you are not accustomed to goodness and kindness, Thea? Not in your own home?
MRS. ELVSTED.