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Johann Friedrich Struensee: Your majesty.
Caroline Mathilde: You recognized me.
Johann Friedrich Struensee: I would recognize you blindfolded.
Caroline Mathilde: But your costume is not very imaginative.
Johann Friedrich Struensee: I'm afraid I'm not very good at the masquerade.
Caroline Mathilde: I believe this is the one night when everyone can be themselves.
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Caroline Mathilde: But you never remove your mask. Do you?
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Johann Friedrich Struensee: Do you remember our first night together?
Caroline Mathilde: It feels like we've been unhappy ever since.
Johann Friedrich Struensee: I have been happy.
Caroline Mathilde: Come to me tonight?
Kenneth M. Christensen
Extended Reading