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ADOLF (very seriously).
Brandt. Be sensible! I can well imagine that you do not consider it right that I am fond of
your sister-in-law.
No, you are right about that.
BRANDT (aside).
ADOLF.
But let me act here. I believe that it will be best for us all. You cannot and you should
not deny me her hand. Let her unite with me, let her go away from your house . . . .
Oh, you talk like a dreamer.
BRANDT.
ADOLF.
Listen, Brandt, you do not understand your heart's situation. But I have seen through you:
you love your wife's sister. But thank God I have enough control over myself, that I do
not want to take advantage of your weakness. (With a strong voice.) She must leave your
house. It is my duty as her nearest relative to deal with her. I shall take her away today.
You want to take her away?
BRANDT.
ADOLF.
Nothing will prevent me. I am not making a secret of it; I want to act openly. (Aside.)
There she is!
TWENTY-SECOND SCENE.
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