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Mrs. Stockmann. Now really, Thomas!
Petra.
[To Horster.] If only you hadn't seen us home, perhaps it would not have come to this.
Horster. I don't regret it.
Petra. [Gives him her hand.] Thank you for that!
Horster.
[To Dr. Stockmann.] And then, too, I wanted to tell you this: if you are really determined to go abroad, I've thought of another way
Dr. Stockmann. That's good—if only we can get off quickly
Mrs. Stockmann. Hush! Isn't that a knock?
Petra. I believe it is uncle.
Dr. Stockmann. Aha! [Calls.] Come in!
Mrs. Stockmann. My dear Thomas, now do promise me
The Burgomaster enters from the hall.
Burgomaster.
[In the doorway.] Oh, you are engaged. Then I'd better
