Thanks; just a mouthful, perhaps.
[He goes into the dining-room.
Burgomaster.
[Speaking in a low voice.] It is extraordinary how people who spring direct from the peasant class never can get over their want of tact.
Mrs. Stockmann.
But why should you care? Surely you and Thomas can share the honour, like brothers.
Burgomaster.
Yes, one would suppose so; but it seems a share of the honour is not enough for some persons.
Mrs. Stockmann.
What nonsense! You and Thomas always get on so well together. [Listening.] There, I think I hear him.