Dr. Stockmann. No no; come in.
Burgomaster. But I wanted to speak to you alone.
Mrs. Stockmann. We can go into the sitting-room.
Horster. And I shall look in again presently.
Dr. Stockmann.
No no; go with the ladies, Captain Horster; I must hear more about
Horster.
All right, then I'll wait.
[He follows Mrs. Stockmann and Petra into the sitting-room. The Burgomaster says nothing, but casts glances at the windows.
Dr. Stockmann.
I daresay you find it rather draughty here today? Put on your cap.
Burgomaster.
Thanks, if I may. [Does so.] I fancy I caught cold yesterday evening. I stood there shivering
Dr. Stockmann.
Really. On my soul, now, I found it quite warm enough.
Burgomaster.
I regret that it was not in my power to prevent these nocturnal excesses.
