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I perceive it in the air, as the dove scents the vulture." "You alarm me, Gochhausen; what good is it? You do not mean that the lovely Countess Werther " "Is not only very weary of her husband, but looks about for a substitute a friend, as the ingenious ladies now call him. That is what I mean, and I know the so-called friend which the sweet sentimental countess has chosen."
"My mother in a farm-wagon, with Wieland's green overcoat on, and the reigning duke, with his Goethe, entering his capital on foot like a journeyman mechanic, after a long journey!" "I wish we were there, my dearest friend," sighed Goethe. "Oh, love makes you impatient! Come on, then. But listen, we must play Gochhausen a trick; I have promised her a surprise. Will you help me, Wolf?"
The two gentlemen had busily occupied themselves in preparing them for the lady of honor, Fraulein von Gochhausen, and, although aided by Goethe's servant, Philip, and workmen, it was late when they arrived. As they entered, the ladies and gentlemen were seated in a large circle around the centre-table.
"Fraulein Gochhausen, you are the most wicked and the merriest mocking-bird God ever created," cried the duchess, "Have done with your scandals, go up to your room, piously say your evening prayers, and stretch yourself upon your maiden bed." "Soon, duchess; only one thing more have I to call your attention to. There is a gossip afloat about the Werthers.
Fraulein von Gochhausen alone remained with her mistress, chatting by the bedside, and recapitulating in her amusing style all important and unimportant events of the soiree, The duchess smiled at the mischievous remarks with which she ornamented her relation, and at her keen, individualizing of persons.
Father Gleim was very well pleased; he handed the book to the young stranger with a graceful bow, as the latter seated himself opposite to him, and next to Fraulein Gochhausen. He commenced in a clear, distinct voice. The verses flowed from his lips gracefully, and in a cultivated style.
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