affection;-- no, for the world, I would not. [sighing.] But that her
affections are already bestowed, is not probable.

ANHALT. Are you of opinion that she will never fall in love?

BARON. Oh! no. I am of opinion that no woman ever arrived at the age
of twenty without that misfortune.--But this is another subject.--Go to
Amelia--explain to her the duties of a wife and of a mother.--If she
comprehends them, as she ought, then ask her if she thinks she could
fulfil those duties, as the wife of Count Cassel.

ANHALT. I will.--But--I--Miss Wildenhaim--[confused. I--I shall--I--I
shall obey your commands.

BARON. Do so. [gives a deep sigh. Ah! so far this weight is
removed; but there lies still a heavier next my heart.--You understand
me.--How is it, Mr. Anhalt? Have you not yet been able to make any
discoveries on that unfortunate subject?

ANHALT. I have taken infinite pains; but in vain. No such person is
to be found.

BARON. Believe me, this burthen presses on my thoughts so much, that
many nights I go without sleep. A man is sometimes tempted to commit
such depravity when young.--Oh, Anhalt! had I, in my youth, had you
for a tutor;--but I had no instructor but my passions; no governor but
my own will. [Exit.

ANHALT. This commission of the Baron's in respect to his daughter, I
am--[looks about]--If I shou'd meet her now, I cannot--I must recover