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 Dr. Stockmann.

[Laughing and rubbing his hands.] She dared not do otherwise—just like the rest! Oh, it's delicious.

Mrs. Stockmann. Oh well, after that frightful scene last night

Petra.

It wasn't only that. What do you think, father?

Dr. Stockmann. Well?

Petra.

Mrs. Busk showed me no fewer than three letters she had received this morning

Dr. Stockmann. Anonymous, of course?

Petra. Yes.

Dr. Stockmann. They never dare give their names, Katrina!

Petra.

And two of them stated that a gentleman who is often at our house said at the club last night that I held extremely advanced opinions upon various things

Dr. Stockmann. Of course you didn't deny it.

Petra. Of course not. You know Mrs. Busk herself is