Dr. Stockmann.
[In a low tone.] How do you feel, Katrina?
Mrs. Stockmann.
Quite comfortable, thank you. [In a low voice.] Now do keep your temper, Thomas.
Dr. Stockmann.
Oh, I shall keep myself well in hand. [Looks at his watch, ascends the platform, and bows.] It's a quarter past the hour, so I shall begin
[Takes out his MS.
Aslaksen.
But surely a chairman must be elected first.
Dr. Stockmann.
No, that's not at all necessary.
Several Gentlemen.
[Shouting.] Yes, yes.
Burgomaster.
I should certainly say that a chairman ought to be elected.
Dr. Stockmann.
But I've called this meeting to give a lecture, Peter!
Burgomaster.
Dr. Stockmann's lecture may possibly lead to differences of opinion.
Several Voices in the Crowd.
A chairman! A chairman!
Hovstad.
The general voice of the meeting seems to be for a chairman!
