But, at the same time, Peter is so confoundedly afraid of anyone’s doing any service to the town except himself. Mrs. Stockmann. I will tell you what, Thomas—you should be good-natured, and share the credit of this with him. Couldn’t you make out that it was he who set you on the scent of this discovery? Dr. Stockmann. I am quite willing. If only I can get the thing set right. I——