Hedda.

[Raises the pistol and points.] Now I’ll shoot you, Judge Brack!

Brack.

[Calling unseen.] No, no, no! Don’t stand aiming at me!

Hedda.

This is what comes of sneaking in by the back way.[[19]] [She fires.

Brack.

[Nearer.] Are you out of your senses——!

Hedda.

Dear me—did I happen to hit you?