Hedda.

[Collecting herself.] Oh well, of course—since you say so. But it sounded so improbable——

Lövborg.

It is true, all the same.

Mrs. Elvsted.

[Wringing her hands.] Oh God—oh God, Hedda—torn his own work to pieces!

Lövborg.

I have torn my own life to pieces. So why should I not tear my life-work too——?

Mrs. Elvsted.

And you did this last night?