[He closes the door, turns, sees Hedda, at once regains his self-control, and bows.
Hedda.
[At the writing table.] Well, Mr. Lövborg, this is rather a late hour to call for Thea.
Lövborg.
You mean rather an early hour to call on you. Pray pardon me.
Hedda.
How do you know that she is still here?
Lövborg.
They told me at her lodgings that she had been out all night.
Hedda.