Dr. Stockmann.

A letter! From whom?

Petra.

[Searching in the pocket of her cloak.] I got it from the postman just as I was going out——

Dr. Stockmann.

[Rising and going towards her.] And you only bring it me now?

Petra.

I really hadn’t time to run up again. Here it is.

Dr. Stockmann.

[Seizing the letter.] Let me see, let me see, child. [Reads the address.] Yes; this is it——!