And, most of all, now that you have got the wife of your heart, my
dear George.


TESMAN.

[Embracing her.] Oh yes, yes, Aunt Julia! Hedda--she is the best
part of it all! I believe I hear her coming--eh?


HEDDA enters from the left through the inner room. Her face
and figure show refinement and distinction. Her complexion
is pale and opaque. Her steel-grey eyes express a cold,
unruffled repose. Her hair is of an agreeable brown, but
not particularly abundant. She is dressed in a tasteful,
somewhat loose-fitting morning gown.


MISS TESMAN.

[Going to meet HEDDA.] Good morning, my dear Hedda! Good morning,
and a hearty welcome!


HEDDA.

[Holds out her hand.] Good morning, dear Miss Tesman! So early a
call! That is kind of you.