Dr. Stockmann.
Oh, I shall keep myself well in hand. [Looks at his watch, ascends the platform, and bows.] It’s a quarter past the hour, so I shall begin——
[Takes out his MS.
Aslaksen.
But surely a chairman must be elected first.
Dr. Stockmann.
No, that’s not at all necessary.
Several Gentlemen.
[Shouting.] Yes, yes.
Burgomaster.