Dr. Stockmann.

Are you stark mad? You’re on a totally wrong track——

Burgomaster.

I am not often on the wrong track. Moreover, I must protest against——[Bowing towards dining-room.] Good-bye, sister-in-law; good-day to you, gentlemen.

[He goes.

Mrs. Stockmann.

[Entering the sitting-room.] Has he gone?

Dr. Stockmann.

Yes, and in a fine temper, too.

Mrs. Stockmann.