Morten Kiil enters. Dr. Stockmann closes the door behind him.

Dr. Stockmann.

Well, what is it? Sit down.

Morten Kiil.

I won’t sit down. [Looking about him.] It looks cheerful here to-day, Stockmann.

Dr. Stockmann.

Yes, don’t you think so?

Morten Kiil.

Sure enough. And you’ve plenty of fresh air too; you’ve got your fill of that oxygen you were talking about yesterday. You must have a rare good conscience to-day, I should think.

Dr. Stockmann.