I saw it plainly in Judge Brack’s face a moment ago.

Lövborg.

What did you see?

Hedda.

His contemptuous smile, when you dared not go with them into the inner room.

Lövborg.

Dared not? Of course I preferred to stop here and talk to you.

Mrs. Elvsted.

What could be more natural, Hedda?

Hedda.