Mrs. Elvsted.

[Wailing.] And we parted in anger, Hedda!

Hedda.

[Whispers.] Thea—Thea—be careful!

Mrs. Elvsted.

[Not heeding her.] I must go to him! I must see him alive!

Brack.

It is useless, Madam. No one will be admitted.

Mrs. Elvsted.

Oh, at least tell me what has happened to him? What is it?