The Duenna by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
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_Isaac_. Oh, yes; I have softened her.
_Don Jer_. What, does she come to? _Isaac_. Why, truly, she was kinder than I expected to find her. _Don Jer_. And the dear little angel was civil, eh? _Isaac_. Yes, the pretty little angel was very civil. _Don Jer_. I'm transported to hear it! Well, and you were astonished at her beauty, hey? _Isaac_. I was astonished, indeed! Pray, how old is Miss? _Don Jer_. How old? let me see--eight and twelve--she is twenty. _Isaac_. Twenty? _Don Jer_. Ay, to a month. _Isaac_. Then, upon my soul, she is the oldest-looking girl of her age in Christendom! _Don Jer_. Do you think so? But, I believe, you will not see a prettier girl. _Isaac_. Here and there one. _Don Jer_. Louisa has the family face. |
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