Tesman.
But that would never have done, you know! Think of Hedda, my dear fellow! You, who know her so well——. I couldn’t possibly ask her to put up with a shabby style of living!
Brack.
No, no—that is just the difficulty.
Tesman.
And then—fortunately—it can’t be long before I receive my appointment.
Brack.
Well, you see—such things are often apt to hang fire for a time.
Tesman.
Have you heard anything definite? Eh?