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 Dr. Stockmann. No no; come in.

Burgomaster. But I wanted to speak to you alone.

Mrs. Stockmann. We can go into the sitting-room.

Horster. And I shall look in again presently.

Dr. Stockmann.

No no; go with the ladies, Captain Horster; I must hear more about

Horster.

All right, then I'll wait.

[He follows Mrs. Stockmann and Petra into the sitting-room. The Burgomaster says nothing, but casts glances at the windows.

Dr. Stockmann.

I daresay you find it rather draughty here today? Put on your cap.

Burgomaster.

Thanks, if I may. [Does so.] I fancy I caught cold yesterday evening. I stood there shivering

Dr. Stockmann.

Really. On my soul, now, I found it quite warm enough.

Burgomaster.

I regret that it was not in my power to prevent these nocturnal excesses.