If father asks me whether there be aught between you and me, shall I not tell him then ?" "It would be better to be silent for a while." "But shall I lie to him?
I should not mind Souchey nor aunt Sophie much; but I never yet told a lie to father." "I do not tell you to lie." "Let me tell it all.

Anton, and then, whatever they may say, whatever they may do, I shall not mind.

I wish that they knew it, and then I could stand up against them.

Then I could tell Ziska that which would make him hold his tongue for ever." "Ziska! Who cares for Ziska ?" "You need not, at any rate." "The truth is, Nina, that I cannot be married till I have settled all this about the houses in the Kleinseite.

The very fact that you would be your father's heir prevents my doing so." "Do you think that I wish to hurry you?
I would rather stay as I am, knowing that you love me." "Dear Nina! But when your aunt shall once know your secret, she will give you no peace till you are out of her power.