Morten Kiil.
I might have known it! It's to go into the papers. Ah, you're the one, Stockmann! Do you two lay your heads together; I'm off.
Dr. Stockmann.
Oh no; don't go yet, father-in-law.
Morten Kiil.
No, I'm off now. Play them all the monkey-tricks you can think of. Deuce take me but you shan't lose by it.
[He goes, Mrs. Stockmann accompanying him.
Dr. Stockmann.
[Laughing.] What do you think—? The old fellow doesn't believe a word of all this about the water-works.
Hovstad.
Was that what he?
Dr. Stockmann.
Yes; that was what we were talking about. And I daresay you have come on the same business?
Hovstad.
Yes. Have you a moment to spare, Doctor?
Dr. Stockmann.
As many as you like, my dear fellow.
Hovstad.
Have you heard anything from the Burgomaster?
