LOVERS’ VOWS
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Amelia [after another pauſe].
I would like to marry. [ſighing.]
Baron.
So you ſhall. [a pauſe] It is proper for every body to marry.
Amelia.
Why, then, does not Mr. Anhalt marry?
Baron.
You muſt aſk him that queſtion yourſelf.
Amelia.
I have.
Baron.
And what did he ſay?
Amelia.
Will you give me leave to tell you what he ſaid?
Baron.
Certainly.
Amelia.
And what I ſaid to him?
Baron.
Certainly.
Amelia.
And won’t you be angry?
Baron.
Undoubtedly not.
Amelia.
Why, then—you know you commanded me never to diſguife or conceal the truth.
Baron.
I did ſo.
Amelia.
Why, then he ſaid——
Baron.
What did he ſay?
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