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Dr. Stockmann.

Yes, of course! [Gathers them about him, and speaks confidentially.] This is what I have discovered, you see: the strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone.

Mrs. Stockmann.

[Shakes her head, smiling.] Ah, Thomas dear——!

Petra.

[Grasping his hands cheerily.] Father!


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