No; that, of course, was a piece of stupidity. But that will be set right now.
Hovstad.
Do you think it will go so smoothly?
Dr. Stockmann.
Well, smoothly or not, it will have to be done.
Hovstad.
Yes, if the press exerts its influence.
Dr. Stockmann.
Not at all necessary, my dear fellow; I am sure my brother——
Hovstad.