Mrs. Elvsted.

Yes, yes, I will know. I demand to be told at once.

Lövborg.

The manuscript——. Well then—I have torn the manuscript into a thousand pieces.

Mrs. Elvsted.

[Shrieks.] Oh no, no——!

Hedda.

[Involuntarily.] But that’s not——

Lövborg.

[Looks at her.] Not true, you think?