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 Hedda. Shot himself!

Brack. Rightly guessed again, Mrs. Tesman.

Mrs. Elvsted.

[With an effort at self-control.] When did it happen, Mr. Brack?

Brack. This afternoon—between three and four.

Tesman. But, good Lord, where did he do it? Eh?

Brack.

[With some hesitation.] Where? Well—I suppose at his lodgings.

Mrs. Elvsted.

No, that cannot be; for I was there between six and seven.

Brack.

Well then, somewhere else. I don't know exactly. I only know that he was found. He had shot himself—in the breast.

Mrs. Elvsted.

Oh, how terrible! That he should die like that!

Hedda.

[To Brack.] Was it in the breast?

Brack. Yes—as I told you.