Mrs. Stockmann.

Is it the one you have been so anxious about, Thomas?

Dr. Stockmann.

Yes it is. I must go at once. Where shall I find a light, Katrina? Is there no lamp in my study again!

Mrs. Stockmann.

Yes—the lamp is lighted. It’s on the writing-table.

Dr. Stockmann.

Good, good. Excuse me one moment——

[He goes into the room on the right.

Petra.