The Learned Women by Molière
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PHI. I will have no opposition to my will. CHRY. Agreed. PHI. And like a reasonable husband, you should take my part against her, and share my anger. CHRY. So I do. (_Turning towards_ MARTINE.) Yes; my wife is right in sending you away, baggage that you are; your crime cannot be forgiven. MAR. What is it I have done, then? CHRY. (_aside_). Upon my word, I don't know. PHI. She is capable even now of looking upon it as nothing. CHRY. Has she caused your anger by breaking some looking-glass or some china? PHI. Do you think that I would send her away for that? And do you fancy that I should get angry for so little? CHRY. (_to_ MARTINE). What is the meaning of this? (_To_ PHILAMINTE) The thing is of great importance, then? PHI. Certainly; did you ever find me unreasonable? CHRY. Has she, through carelessness, allowed some ewer or silver dish |
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