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CYRANO DE BERGERAC
Sister Martha.
But, he is not a faithful Catholic!
Sister Claire.
We will convert him!
The Sisters.
We will convert him!Yes! Yes!
Mother Marguerite.
I forbid,
My daughters, you attempt that subject. Nay,
Weary him not he might less oft come here!
Sister Martha.
But… God…
Mother Marguerite.
Nay, never fear! God knows him well!
Sister Martha.
But—every Saturday, when he arrives, He tells me, 'Sister, I eat meat on Friday!'
Mother Marguerite.
Ah! says he so? Well, the last time he came
Food had not passed his lips for two whole days!
Sister Martha.
Mother!
Mother Marguerite.
Mother!He's poor.
Sister Martha.
Who told you so, dear Mother?
