Hedda.

[Takes up the bouquet from the piano.] These flowers were not here last night when we arrived.

Tesman.

Aunt Julia must have brought them for you.

Hedda.

[Examining the bouquet.] A visiting-card. [Takes it out and reads:] “Shall return later in the day.” Can you guess whose card it is?

Tesman.

No. Whose? Eh?

Hedda.

The name is “Mrs. Elvsted.”