Word: ruse
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Ruse...
Just when Silberling is rejoicing over his success, however, his falseness is discovered. Von Fink explains to Agnes that the fatal letter was written before he knew her, and that the wrong impressions he had of her were given him by Silberling. Agnes invents a ruse to induce Silberling to give her back her promise - and accepts von Fink. Silberling, discovered, retires in shame and confusion...