Dr. Stockmann.
Oh, did she?
Morten Kiil.
Ay ay—and she told me—. I thought she was only making game of me; but that’s not like Petra either.
Dr. Stockmann.
No, indeed; how could you think so?
Morten Kiil.
Oh, you can never be sure of anybody. You may be made a fool of before you know where you are. So it is true, after all?
Dr. Stockmann.
Most certainly it is. Do sit down, father-in-law. [Forces him down on the sofa.] Now isn’t it a real blessing for the town——?