Weislingen: How shall I remember it all?
Adelheid: I shall train a starling to repeat the names to you, and to add, "Please, please." (Exit Weislingen. To Franz, whom she stops as he crosses to follow his master): Franz, could you get me a starling, or would you yourself be my starling? You would learn more rapidly.
Franz: If you would teach me. Try. Take me with you.
Adelheid: No, you must serve me here. Have you a good memory?
Franz: For your words. I remember every syllable you spoke to me that first day at Bamberg.
Adelheid: Now, listen, Franz. I shall tell you the names which I want you to repeat to your master, always adding, "Please, please."
Franz (seizing her hand passionately): Please, please!
Adelheid (stepping back): Hands are not wanted. You must lose such bad manners. But you must not be so upset at a little rebuke. One punishes the children one loves.
Franz: You love me, then?