MISS TESMAN.

And especially travelling with a lady--they tell me that makes it ever
so much more expensive.


TESMAN.

Yes, of course--it makes it a little more expensive. But Hedda had to
have this trip, Auntie! She really had to. Nothing else would have
done.


MISS TESMAN.

No no, I suppose not. A wedding-tour seems to be quite indispensable
nowadays.--But tell me now--have you gone thoroughly over the house
yet?


TESMAN.

Yes, you may be sure I have. I have been afoot ever since daylight.


MISS TESMAN.

And what do you think of it all?