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 to the University, for exact analysis by a chemist.

Hovstad.

And you have received his report?

Dr. Stockmann.

[Showing letter.] Here it is! And it proves beyond dispute the presence of putrefying organic matter in the water—millions of infusoria. It's absolutely pernicious to health, whether used internally or externally.

Mrs. Stockmann.

What a blessing you found it out in time.

Dr. Stockmann.

Yes, you may well say that.

Hovstad.

And what do you intend to do now, Doctor?

Dr. Stockmann.

Why, to set things right, of course.

Hovstad.

You think it can be done, then?

Dr. Stockmann.

It must be done. Else the whole Baths are useless, ruined. But there's no fear. I am quite clear as to what is required.

Mrs. Stockmann.

But, my dear Thomas, why should you have made such a secret of all this?