[Gently takes the pistol out of her hand.] Allow me, madam! [Looks at it.] Ah—I know this pistol well! [Looks around.] Where is the case? Ah, here it is. [Lays the pistol in it, and shuts it.] Now we won’t play at that game any more to-day.

Hedda.

Then what in heaven’s name would you have me do with myself?

Brack.

Have you had no visitors?

Hedda.

[Closing the glass door.] Not one. I suppose all our set are still out of town.

Brack.

And is Tesman not at home either?

Hedda.