Act 2 Scene 5

[MAX] Georg, we didn't expect you back until next week.

Max, it's good you're here. There's much I want to know.

[MARIA] We missed all that noise you make in the morning.

That noise you make telling each other to be quiet. We missed climbing upstairs to say goodnight to you.

[BRIGITTA] we're going to sing in Kaltzberg Festival Friday night.

Let me see that. Max, are you responsible for this?

[MAX] I've just been waiting to talk to you about it, Georg.

You can't talk your way out of this one.

[MAX] Seven children in one family -

Not my family!

[MARIA] Georg, did you hear?

The von Trapp Family does not sing in public.

[MAX] people come from all over the world.

It is out of the question!

[MAX] Georg, it's for Austria.

There is no Austria.

[MAX] Let's at least be grateful for that.

Grateful? To these swine?

[MARIA] maybe he was warning him

Liesl -

[MARIA] What is it, Georg?

I didn't think I would have to face a decision this soon. Berlin has offered me a commission in their Navy.

[MARIA] Well, Georg?

I can't just brush this aside. I admit it would be exciting to have a ship under me again. What I mean is - it would be a relief and a comfort to know that you and the children are safe. But - it also means - Please, Maria, help me.

[MARIA] Georg, whatever you decide will be my decision.

Thank you. I know now I can't do it.

[MARIA] Of course not.

We'll have to get out of Austria right away.

[MARIA] You'll have to leave tonight - now.

Not without my family. And we can't just pick up and leave. They'll be watching us now. We'll have to plan - We'll have to have time.

[FRANZ] Admiral von Schreiber of the Navy of the Third Reich is here to see you.

Thank you, Franz. They didn't give us time.

[MARIA] Then we'll have to make time.

I'll bring him in. We must be careful.

[MARIA] Liesl, quickly find the children. Quicky -

This way, Admiral, we can talk here. Admiral von Schreiber, may I present Herr Detweiler. Max, I think you know Herr Zeller. Would you gentlemen care to sit down?

[VON SCHREIBER] a telegram was sent to you three days ago.

I have just received it. I've been away. I've only been home half an hour.

[VON SCHREIBER] Congratulations, Captain.

Thank you, sir.

[VON SCHREIBER] Your record in the war is very well remembered by us, Captain.

It's good to hear you say that, sir.

[VON SCHREIBER] the High Command has sent me in person.

That's very flattering, Admiral. But I've had no time to consider -

[VON SCHREIBER] I am here to present you with your commission -

I am deeply conscious of the honor, sir, but -

[MARIA] i'm afraid that would be impossible for you, Georg.

Admiral, may I present my wife, the Baroness von Trapp - Admiral von Schreiber.

[ZELLER] It gives here only the names of the children.

It says the von Trapp Family Singers. I'm the head of the von Trapp Family.

[ZELLER] It's hard to believe, Captain von Trapp - you singing in a concert.

Herr Zeller, you may believe what you choose.

[ZELLER] What are you going to sing, Captain?

It's your privilege to come to the concert and hear us.