Burgomaster.

Oh, thanks, so-so. [To the Doctor.] Yesterday evening, after office hours, I received from you a dissertation upon the state of the water at the Baths.

Dr. Stockmann.

Yes. Have you read it?

Burgomaster.

I have.

Dr. Stockmann.

And what do you think of the affair?

Burgomaster.

H'm— [With a sidelong glance.