[At the writing-table, putting the pistol-case in a drawer which she shuts.] No. He rushed off to his aunt’s directly after lunch; he didn’t expect you so early.
Brack.
H’m—how stupid of me not to have thought of that!
Hedda.
[Turning her head to look at him.] Why stupid?
Brack.
Because if I had thought of it I should have come a little—earlier.
Hedda.
[Crossing the room.] Then you would have found no one to receive you; for I have been in my room changing my dress ever since lunch.
Brack.