The Nephews: A Play, in Five Acts.

by August Wilhelm Iffland

Enter a Servant.

Serv. [to Augusta]. I have done as you desired, Ma'am; he will come immediately. [Exit Serv.

Mrs. D. Who, Augusta?

Augusta. Dear mother, forgive me! I sent for the Counsellor.

Mrs. D. How? the Counsellor?

Augusta. I will try this once. But you must go; you shall not be witness of my humiliation.

Mrs. D. But your father?

Augusta. If I succeed, he will forgive me.—I hear somebody at the door: leave me now.

Mrs. D. Take my best wishes, my dear girl. [Exit.

Enter the COUNSELLOR.