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 Hovstad.

No, I fancy Miss Petra is more likely to go over to journalism. By the way, have you had time to look into the English novel you promised to translate for us?

Petra.

Not yet. But you shall have it in good time.

Dr. Stockmann enters from his room, with the letter open in his hand.

Dr. Stockmann.

[Flourishing the letter.] Here's news, I can tell you, that will waken up the town!

Billing.

News?

Mrs. Stockmann.

What news?

Dr. Stockmann.

A great discovery, Katrina!

Hovstad.

Indeed?

Mrs. Stockmann.

Made by you?

Dr. Stockmann.

Precisely—by me! [Walks up and down.] Now let them go on accusing me of fads and crack-brained notions. But they won't dare to! Ha-ha! I tell you they won't dare!

Petra.

Do tell us what it is, father.