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Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729–1781). Minna von Barnhelm.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14.

Act V

Scene VII

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.)