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Oh God, yes, if only one were married! (Aside to BRANDT.) Doesn't it seem to you I
am playing my part well?
Yes . . . almost too well.
BRANDT.
LOUISE.
Here comes Johan. Let's all take our places now.
(After they have all sat down (with BRANDT and LOUISE in the middle)
JOHAN comes with a serving-tray with fruit, wine, etc., and leaves when he has set it
down.)
LOUISE.
That's good. Just set the tray down here with us. (To ADOLF.) My brother-in-law and
his wife do not need solid food. Their love is enough for them. We two, however, we
can eat and drink. We are not married.
ADOLF.
Oh, you are a great joker! Not a serious word comes out of your mouth.
He is right. Hold off now with the jokes.
It is serious to me.
Louise! Listen to what I say to you.
BRANDT.
LOUISE (to ADOLF).
BRANDT.
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