[He puts both his arms round her neck, and whirls her round with him. Mrs. Stockmann screams and struggles. A burst of laughter, applause, and cheers for the Doctor. The boys thrust their heads in at the door.

ACT SECOND.

The Doctor’s sitting-room. The dining-room door is closed. Morning.

Mrs. Stockmann.

[Enters from the dining-room with a sealed letter in her hand, goes to the foremost door on the right, and peeps in.] Are you there, Thomas?

Dr. Stockmann.

[Within.] Yes, I have just come in. [Enters.] What is it?

Mrs. Stockmann.

A letter from your brother. [Hands it to him.

Dr. Stockmann.