I will stay here with you and Thea.
Mrs. Elvsted.
Yes, Hedda—how can you doubt that?
Hedda.
[Smiles and nods approvingly to Lövborg.] Firm as a rock! Faithful to your principles, now and for ever! Ah, that is how a man should be! [Turns to Mrs. Elvsted and caresses her.] Well now, what did I tell you, when you came to us this morning in such a state of distraction——
Lövborg.
[Surprised.] Distraction!
Mrs. Elvsted.
[Terrified.] Hedda—oh Hedda——!
Hedda.