Very likely—under ordinary circumstances——
[Crosses the room.
Burgomaster.
[Following him with his eyes.] And what is unusual in the circumstances now?
Dr. Stockmann.
[Standing still.] The fact is, Peter, I really cannot tell you just now; not this evening, at all events. There may prove to be a great deal that is unusual in the circumstances. On the other hand, there may be nothing at all. Very likely it’s only my fancy.
Burgomaster.
Upon my word, you are very enigmatical. Is there anything in the wind? Anything I am to be kept in the dark about? I should think, as Chairman of the Bath Committee——
Dr. Stockmann.
And I should think that I——Well, well, don’t let us get our backs up, Peter.