Oh, you would make me your duchess, of course. That is quite understood.
But I was speaking seriously, Guido.

GUIDO
And is it not a serious matter that a pedler of crystals should have dared
to love a nobleman's daughter?

GRACIOSA
(_Delighted._) This is the first I have heard of it.

GUIDO
But you are perfectly right. It is not a serious matter. That I worship
you is an affair which does not seriously concern any person save me in
any way whatsoever. Yet I think that knowledge of the fact would put your
father to the trouble of sharpening his dagger.

GRACIOSA
Ye-es. But not even Father would deny that you were showing excellent
taste.

GUIDO
Indeed, I am not certain that I do worship you; for in order to adore
whole-heartedly the idolater must believe his idol to be perfect.
(_Taking her hand._) Now your nails are of an ugly shape, like that of
little fans. Your nose is nothing to boast of. And your mouth is too
large. I do not admire these faults, for faults they are undoubtedly--

GRACIOSA
Do they make me very ugly? I know that I have not a really good mouth,
Guido, but do you think it is positively repulsive?