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 Dr. Stockmann.

Well then, I promise you—; look here—in that case you may print my paper—put it in just as it is.

Hovstad.

May I? Is that a promise?

Dr. Stockmann.

[Handing him the manuscript.] There it is; take it with you. You may as well read it in any case; you can return it to me afterwards.

Hovstad.

Very good; I shall do so. And now, good-bye, Doctor.

Dr. Stockmann.

Good-bye, good-bye. You'll see it will all go smoothly, Mr. Hovstad—as smoothly as possible.

Hovstad.

H'm—we shall see.

[Bows and goes out through the hall.

Dr. Stockmann.

[Going to the dining-room door and looking in.] Katrina! Hallo! are you back, Petra?

Petra.

[Entering.] Yes, I've just got back from school.

Mrs. Stockmann.

[Entering.] Hasn't he been here yet?

Dr. Stockmann.

Peter? No; but I have been having a long