A Parody Outline of History by Donald Ogden Stewart
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unfortunate.
PRISCILLA: I am like no woman you ever knew. JOHN: You arouse my curiosity. PRISCILLA: Curiosity killed a cat. JOHN: A cat may look at a--Queen. PRISCILLA: And a Queen keeps cats for her amusement. They purr so delightfully when she pets them. JOHN: I never learned to purr; it must be amusing--for the Queen. PRISCILLA: Let me teach you. I'm starting a new class tonight. JOHN: I'm afraid I couldn't afford to pay the tuition. PRISCILLA: For a few exceptionally meritorious pupils, various scholarships and fellowships have been provided. JOHN: By whom? Old graduates? PRISCILLA: NO--the institution has been endowed by God-- JOHN: With exceptional beauty--I'm afraid I'm going to kiss you. NOW. |
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