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 Mrs. Stockmann.

[Going towards him.] Father—is that you?

Dr. Stockmann.

Hallo, father-in-law! Good morning, good morning.

Mrs. Stockmann.

Do come in.

Morten Kiil.

Yes, if it's true; if not, I'm off again.

Dr. Stockmann.

If what is true?

Morten Kiil.

This crazy business about the water-works. Now, is it true?

Dr. Stockmann.

Why, of course it is. But how came you to hear of it?

Morten Kiil.

[Coming in.] Petra looked in on her way to the school

Dr. Stockmann.

Oh, did she?

Morten Kiil.

Ay ay—and she told me—. I thought she was only making game of me; but that's not like Petra either.

Dr. Stockmann.

No, indeed; how could you think so?