So he chose to say in the retrospect, but neither his contemporary words nor actions permit us to believe that his feeling to lotte was merely a calm regard.
"The Youth of Goethe"
Peter Hume Brown
He had no rival in his relations to Friederike; in his relations to lotte he had one.
"The Youth of Goethe"
Peter Hume Brown
His peace of mind suffered," and "there were various notable scenes," though lotte showed herself a model of discretion.
"The Youth of Goethe"
Peter Hume Brown