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

Act II

Scene V

MINNA, FRANZISKA

Min.I cannot bear this delay. But, Franziska, how cold you are still! Why will you not share my joy with me?

Fran.I would from my heart, if only—

Min.If only what?

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.

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.