The Duenna by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
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_Isaac_. That was just my case, too, madam: I was struck all of a
heap, for my part. _Duen_. Well, sir, I see our misapprehension has been mutual--you expected to find me haughty and averse, and I was taught to believe you a little black, snub-nosed fellow, without person, manners, or address. _Isaac_. [_Aside_.] Egad, I wish she had answered her picture as well! _Duen_. But, sir, your air is noble--something so liberal in your carriage, with so penetrating an eye, and so bewitching a smile! _Isaac_. [_Aside_.] Egad, now I look at her again, I don't think she is so ugly! _Duen_. So little like a Jew, and so much like a gentleman! _Isaac_. [_Aside_.] Well, certainly, there is something pleasing in the tone of her voice. _Duen_. You will pardon this breach of decorum in praising you thus, but my joy at being so agreeably deceived has given me such a flow of spirits! _Isaac_. Oh, dear lady, may I thank those dear lips for this goodness?--[_Kisses her_.] [_Aside_.]Why she has a pretty sort of velvet down, that's the truth on't. _Duen_. O sir, you have the most insinuating manner, but indeed you |
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