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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?
