Dr. Stockmann.

[Turning round in the doorway.] Oh, is that you, Peter! [Goes up to him and holds out his hand.] Now this is really capital.

Burgomaster.

Unfortunately, I have only a moment to spare——

Dr. Stockmann.

Nonsense! We shall have some toddy in a minute. You’re not forgetting the toddy, Katrina?

Mrs. Stockmann.

Of course not; the water’s boiling.

[She goes into the dining-room.

Burgomaster.