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ADOLF.<br />

She asked for time to th<strong>in</strong>k. But she did not deprive me of hope. She even admitted that<br />

she also th<strong>in</strong>ks well of me.<br />

Really?<br />

BRANDT.<br />

ADOLF.<br />

Most likely she first wants to hear your op<strong>in</strong>ion.<br />

I strongly doubt that.<br />

What do you th<strong>in</strong>k now?<br />

BRANDT (aside).<br />

ADOLF.<br />

BRANDT.<br />

Yes . . . to speak frankly, this courtship does not seem good to me at all. Immediately, the<br />

first time one sees a young girl, to ask for her hand, that is, to put it mildly, rashness.<br />

ADOLF.<br />

I do not believe it has been generally considered to be that <strong>in</strong> the capital for a long time.<br />

BRANDT.<br />

But you did not come here for her sake at all. It is my wife you have been fantisiz<strong>in</strong>g<br />

about for six months, even though you did not know her. If you had not told me that it<br />

was she who had made such a strong impression on you, then I would have found that<br />

reasonable. But my sister-<strong>in</strong>-law!<br />

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