Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729–1781). Minna von Barnhelm.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14. |
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| Act II |
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MINNA, FRANZISKA
Min. I cannot bear this delay. But, Franziska, how cold you are still! Why will you not share my joy with me? | 1 |
| Fran. I would from my heart, if only— | 2 |
| Min. If only what? | 3 |
| Fran. We have found him again. But how have we found him? From all we hear, it must go badly with him. He must be unfortunate. That distresses me. | 4 |
| Min. Distresses you! Let me embrace you for that, my dear playmate! I shall never forget this of you. I am only in love, you are good. | 5 |
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