MISS TESMAN.

[With some embarrassment.] Well--has the bride slept well in her
new home?


HEDDA.

Oh yes, thanks. Passably.


TESMAN.

[Laughing.] Passably! Come, that's good, Hedda! You were sleeping
like a stone when I got up.


HEDDA.

Fortunately. Of course one has always to accustom one's self to new
surroundings, Miss Tesman--little by little. [Looking towards the
left.] Oh, there the servant has gone and opened the veranda door,
and let in a whole flood of sunshine.


MISS TESMAN.

[Going towards the door.] Well, then we will shut it.