Hedda.

[Still turning over the pages.] Yes, you must. And I think you ought to practise in time. The sooner the better, I should say.

Lövborg.

[In a tone of indignation.] Hedda Gabler married? And married to—George Tesman!

Hedda.

Yes—so the world goes.

Lövborg.

Oh, Hedda, Hedda—how could you[[21]] throw yourself away!

Hedda.

[Looks sharply at him.] What? I can’t allow this!