The Skin Game by John Galsworthy
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page 45 of 138 (32%)
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ROLF. No, you're not. Besides, what's it got to do with Charlie
and Chloe? Chloe's particularly harmless. It's pretty sickening for her. Father didn't expect people to call until Charlie married, but since---- JILL. I think it's all very petty. ROLF. It is--a dog-in-the-manger business; I did think you were above it. JILL. How would you like to have your home spoiled? ROLE. I'm not going to argue. Only things don't stand still. Homes aren't any more proof against change than anything else. JILL. All right! You come and try and take ours. ROLF. We don't want to take your home. JILL. Like the Jackmans'? ROLF. All right. I see you're hopelessly prejudiced. [He turns to go.] JILL. [Just as he is vanishing--softly] Enemy? ROLF. [Turning] Yes, enemy. JILL. Before the battle--let's shake hands. |
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