Hedda.

Thanks. But I am tired this evening. I will go in and lie down a little on the sofa.

Tesman.

Yes, do dear—eh?

[Hedda goes into the back room and draws the curtains. A short pause. Suddenly she is heard playing a wild dance on the piano.

Mrs. Elvsted.

[Starts from her chair.] Oh—what is that?

Tesman.

[Runs to the doorway.] Why, my dearest Hedda—don’t play dance-music to-night! Just think of Aunt Rina! And of Eilert too!

Hedda.