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 Morten Kiil.

What was that you said about the Mill Dale tanneries?

Dr Stockmann.

You heard what I said—that all the filth comes from them.

Morten Kiil. From my tannery as well?

Dr. Stockmann. I'm sorry to say yours is the worst of all.

Morten Kiil. Are you going to put that in the papers, too?

Dr. Stockmann. I can't gloze anything over.

Morten Kiil. This may cost you dear, Stockmann!

[He goes out.

A Fat Gentleman.

[Goes up to Horster, without bowing to the ladies.] Well, Captain, so you lend your house to enemies of the people.

Horster.

I suppose I can do as I please with my own property, Sir.

The Gentleman.

Then of course you can have no objection if I follow your example?

Horster. What do you mean, Sir?