Petra.
[Laughing.] Oh, thank you very much—but I'm afraid it won’t come to anything.
Hovstad.
No, I fancy Miss Petra is more likely to go over to journalism. By the way, have you had time to look into the English novel you promised to translate for us?
Petra.
Not yet. But you shall have it in good time.
Dr. Stockmann enters from his room, with the letter open in his hand.
Dr. Stockmann.
[Flourishing the letter.] Here’s news, I can tell you, that will waken up the town!
Billing.