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 ACT SECOND.

The Doctor's sitting-room. The dining-room door is closed. Morning.

Mrs. Stockmann.

[Enters from the dining-room with a sealed letter in her hand, goes to the foremost door on the right, and peeps in.] Are you there, Thomas?

Dr. Stockmann.

[Within.] Yes, I have just come in. [Enters.] What is it?

Mrs. Stockmann.

A letter from your brother. [Hands it to him.

Dr. Stockmann.

Aha, let us see. [Opens the envelope and reads.] "The MS. sent me is returned herewith" [Reads on, mumbling to himself.] H'm—

Mrs. Stockmann.

Well, what does he say?

Dr. Stockmann.

[Putting the paper in his pocket.] Nothing; only that he'll come up himself about midday.

Mrs. Stockmann.

Then be sure you remember to stay at home.