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 pretty advanced in her opinions when we're alone together; but now that this has come out about me, she dared not keep me on.

Mrs. Stockmann.

Some one that is often at our house, too. There, you see, Thomas, what comes of all your hospitality.

Dr. Stockmann.

We won't live any longer in such a pig-sty! Pack up as quickly as you can, Katrina; let's get away—the sooner the better.

Mrs. Stockmann.

Hush! I think there is some one in the passage. See who it is, Petra.

Petra.

[Opening the door.] Oh, is it you, Captain Horster? Please come in.

Horster.

[From the hall.] Good morning. I thought I might just look in and ask how you are.

Dr. Stockmann.

[Shaking his hand.] Thanks; that's very good of you.

Mrs. Stockmann.

And thank you for helping us through the crowd last night, Captain Horster.

Petra. How did you ever get home again?