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ADOLF.<br />

But dear God, my flight<strong>in</strong>ess is not n<strong>early</strong> as great as you suppose. I have the best<br />

<strong>in</strong>tentions to become steady and settled.<br />

LOUISE.<br />

Yes, then she must wait until these <strong>in</strong>tentions are developed. But for now duty and<br />

prudence command . . .<br />

BRANDT.<br />

Oh, what fancies! Hanne will give <strong>in</strong>. I vouch for Adolf.<br />

HANNE (aside to LOUISE).<br />

You should be ashamed of yourself for talk<strong>in</strong>g that way.<br />

LOUISE (softly to her).<br />

Allow me . . . it is a matter of your welfare. (Aloud to ADOLF.) For all these reasons<br />

and considerations she has decided . . . (tak<strong>in</strong>g HANNE's hand) . . . and I confess, I<br />

cannot blame her for it . . . she has decided, dear cous<strong>in</strong>, to . . . give you her hand.<br />

Concern<strong>in</strong>g her heart you must speak with her more <strong>in</strong>timately yourself.<br />

I am a lucky man!<br />

ADOLF.<br />

BRANDT.<br />

I like that. (Aside.) It is proper that I reveal the engagement, after I have secured him<br />

good employment.<br />

ADOLF.<br />

Now I am no longer angry with you, that you have pulled my leg. It has paved my way to<br />

great happ<strong>in</strong>ess.<br />

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