The compact majority!
Mrs. Stockmann.
Oh! Is that good for you, Thomas?
Dr. Stockmann.
Yes, indeed; I should think it was good. [Rubbing his hands as he walks up and down.] Great God! what a delight it is to feel oneself in such brotherly unison with one’s fellow townsmen?
Petra.
And to do so much that’s good and useful, father!
Dr. Stockmann.
And all for one’s native town, too!
Mrs. Stockmann.