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.)