Ah yes, if only it would last!

Hedda.

Have you seen him here in town?

Mrs. Elvsted.

No, not yet. I have had the greatest difficulty in finding out his address. But this morning I discovered it at last.

Hedda.

[Looks searchingly at her.] Do you know, it seems to me a little odd of your husband—h’m——

Mrs. Elvsted.

[Starting nervously.] Of my husband! What?

Hedda.