Frederica, Gernau.
Fred. Tell me immediately, dear Gernau, what is the matter between you and my brother?
Gern. He is not a good man, Frederica.
Fred. Shall I go to him, Gernau?
Gern. Do not embitter my life, good soul; I have trouble enough besides. Your brother will drive me away.
Fred. What?
Gern. He will throw me out of my office.
Fred. Why?
Gern. To put a more accommodating man in my place.
Fred. He does not wish to do that certainly, nor could he even effect it.