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Reception Room of the Duchess of Friedland Scene One Countess Terzky. Thekla. Lady Companion von Neubrunn. Thekla and Neubrunn engaged in fine needlework. COUNTESS. There’s nothing you would ask me, Thekla? NothingAt all? I’ve been expecting you to speak.Tell me, can you endure to go so longAnd never once pronounce his name? Have IPerhaps become superfluous? Have youPerhaps found other means than go through me?A full confession, Niece: You’ve seen him? Have you?THEKLA. I’ve not seen him today.