The Lamp and the Bell by Edna St. Vincent Millay
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There is no justice in it. Marry a cobbler
And make a king of him. It is unequal,-- Here is one beggarly boy king in his own right, And king by right of you. BIA. Mario is not A beggarly boy! Nay, tell me truly, Beatrice, What do you think of him? BEA. La, by my soul! Have I not told you what I think of him A thousand times? He is graceful enough, I tell you, And hath a well-shaped head. BIA. Nay, is that all? BEA. Nay, hands and feet he hath, like any other. BIA. Oh, out upon you for a surly baggage! Why will you tease me so? You do not like him, I think. BEA. Snow-White! Forgive me! La, indeed, I was but jesting! By my sacred word, These brides are serious folk. BIA. I could not bear To wed a man that was displeasing to you. Loving him as I do, I could not choose But wed him, if he wished it, but 'twould hurt me |
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