Dr. Stockmann (laughing and rubbing his hands). She didn't dare do otherwise, either! It's delicious!
Mrs. Stockmann. Well, after the dreadful scenes last night—
Petra. It was not only that. Just listen to this, father!
Dr. Stockmann. Well?
Petra. Mrs. Busk showed me no less than three letters she received this morning—
Dr. Stockmann. Anonymous, I suppose?
Petra. Yes.
Dr. Stockmann. Yes, because they didn't dare to risk signing their names, Katherine!
Petra. And two of them were to the effect that a man, who has been our guest here, was declaring last night at the Club that my views on various subjects are extremely emancipated—
Dr. Stockmann. You did not deny that, I hope?