Dr. Stockmann.
Well——?
Aslaksen.
And as I'm an active worker for the Temperance[[9]] Society—of course you know, Doctor, that I'm a temperance man?
Dr. Stockmann.
To be sure, to be sure.
Aslaksen.
Well, you’ll understand that I come in contact with a great many people. And as I'm known to be a prudent and law-abiding citizen, as you yourself remarked, Doctor, I have a certain influence in the town, and hold some power in my hands—though I say it that shouldn’t.
Dr. Stockmann.
I know that very well, Mr. Aslaksen.