By all means, for aught I care. If only I can get things put straight——

Old Morten Kiil puts his head in at the hall door, and asks slyly:

Morten Kiil.

Is it—is it true?

Mrs. Stockmann.

[Going towards him.] Father—is that you?

Dr. Stockmann.

Hallo, father-in-law! Good morning, good morning.

Mrs. Stockmann.

Do come in.