Dr. Stockmann.

Come, that’s good of you.

Morten Kiil.

Of course I've little enough to throw away; but if you can manage that, I shall certainly remember the poor at Christmas-time, to the tune of fifty crowns.

Hovstad enters from hall.

Hovstad.

Good morning! [Pausing.] Oh! I beg your pardon——

Dr. Stockmann.

Not at all. Come in, come in.

Morten Kiil.