Dr. Stockmann.
Yes, certainly.
Mrs. Stockmann.
[Returning.] She's gone with it.
Billing.
Strike me dead if you won't be the first man in the town, Doctor!
Dr. Stockmann.
[Walks up and down in high glee.] Oh, nonsense! After all, I have done no more than my duty. I've been a lucky treasure-hunter, that's all. But all the same
Billing.
Hovstad, don't you think the town ought to get up a torchlight procession in honour of Dr. Stockmann?
Hovstad.
I shall certainly propose it.
Billing.
And I'll talk it over with Aslaksen.
Dr. Stockmann.
No, my dear friends; let all such claptrap alone. I won't hear of anything of the sort. And if the Directors should want to raise my salary, I won't accept it. I tell you, Katrina, I will not accept it.
Mrs. Stockmann.
You are quite right, Thomas.
Petra.
[Raising her glass.] Your health, father!
