Dr. Stockmann.
The end is not yet. [To Hovstad.] So you are quite determined not to print my article in the Messenger?
Hovstad.
Quite; for the sake of your family, if for no other reason.
Mrs. Stockmann.
Oh, be kind enough to leave his family out of the question, Mr. Hovstad.
Burgomaster.
[Takes a manuscript from his pocket.] When this appears, the public will be in possession of all necessary information; it is an authentic statement. I place it in your hands.
Hovstad.
[Taking the MS.] Good. It shall appear in due course.