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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?
Brack.
Nothing exactly definite. [Interrupting himself.] But by-the-bye—I have one piece of news for you.
Tesman.
Well?
Brack.
Your old friend, Eilert Lövborg, has returned to town.
Tesman.
I know that already.
Brack.
Indeed! How did you learn it?
Tesman.
From that lady who went out with Hedda.
Brack.
Really? What was her name? I didn't quite catch it.
