Chapter 48

Major von Tellheim, Minna, Franziska

MAJ. T. Ah! Minna, what is this? What does this contain?

MIN. I am not entitled to extend my curiosity so far.

MAJ. T. What! You would still separate my fate from yours?--But, why do I hesitate to open it? It cannot make me more unhappy than I am: no, dearest Minna, it cannot make us more unhappy--but perhaps more happy! Permit me. (While he opens and reads the letter, the Landlord comes stealthily on the stage.)