BEERMANN. Only for the common welfare.
STROEBEL. And out of consideration for public opinion. I had the
impression that these considerations were of great importance to
you.
BEERMANN. And still are. Do you think I change my views? I repeat
to you, that I would consider this court trial a misfortune
because it would be contrary to the established order of Society.
STROEBEL. Then we are agreed in our principles!
BEERMANN. You too?
STROEBEL. Absolutely.
BEERMANN. I thought that you had ... this forenoon ...
STROEBEL. And I was also mistaken because you didn't seem to
remember. But at any rate we agree in our principles. [They shake
hands.] Although that does not accomplish anything still it is a
great relief to me that we understand each other. I am coming now
to the real purpose of my visit. [He clears his throat.] Herr
Beermann, I must demand your word of honor that not a syllable of
what I tell you will ever pass your lips.
BEERMANN. My sacred word of honor.
STROEBEL. These are official secrets, perhaps even State secrets,
and a single careless word might have tremendous consequences.
BEERMANN. You can depend on me.
STROEBEL. Not even to your family.
BEERMANN. Not a breath.
STROEBEL. To tell you: Since you were at my office this morning
there were most remarkable developments, quite unique in their
way.
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