Hedda.

[In suspense.] Anything sad, Judge Brack?

Brack.

That, too, depends on how you look at it, Mrs. Tesman.

Mrs. Elvsted.

[Unable to restrain her anxiety.] Oh! it is something about Eilert Lövborg!

Brack.

[With a glance at her.] What makes you think that, Madam? Perhaps you have already heard something——?

Mrs. Elvsted.

[In confusion.] No, nothing at all, but——