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 Burgomaster. I have it from a thoroughly trustworthy source.

Dr. Stockmann.

Why, good heavens, then Katrina's provided for—and the children too! Oh, I must tell her[Calls.] Katrina, Katrina!

Burgomaster.

[Holding him back.] Hush! don't say anything about it yet.

Mrs. Stockmann. [Opening the door.] What is it?

Dr. Stockmann. Nothing my dear; go in again.

[Mrs. Stockmann closes the door.

Dr. Stockmann.

[Pacing up and down.] Provided for! Only think—all of them provided for! And for life! After all, it's a grand thing to feel yourself secure!

Burgomaster.

Yes, but that is just what you are not. Morten Kiil can revoke his will any day or hour he chooses.

Dr. Stockmann.

But he won't, my good Peter. The Badger is only too delighted to see me fall foul of you and your wiseacre friends.

Burgomaster.

[Starts and looks searchingly at him.] Aha! That throws a new light on a good many things.