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 Mrs. Stockmann. Now really, Thomas!

Petra.

[To Horster.] If only you hadn't seen us home, perhaps it would not have come to this.

Horster. I don't regret it.

Petra. [Gives him her hand.] Thank you for that!

Horster.

[To Dr. Stockmann.] And then, too, I wanted to tell you this: if you are really determined to go abroad, I've thought of another way

Dr. Stockmann. That's good—if only we can get off quickly

Mrs. Stockmann. Hush! Isn't that a knock?

Petra. I believe it is uncle.

Dr. Stockmann. Aha! [Calls.] Come in!

Mrs. Stockmann. My dear Thomas, now do promise me

The Burgomaster enters from the hall.

Burgomaster.

[In the doorway.] Oh, you are engaged. Then I'd better