CATHY |
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Ellen, I wondered whether you were still up. |
ELLEN |
Has he gone?
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CATHY |
Ellen,I've got some news for you! |
ELLEN |
But the kitchen is no place for that. Let's come into the parlour. Miss
Cathy...! |
CATHY |
Sit down! Listen! Ellen, can you keep a secret? Ellen,Edgar's asked me
to marry him! |
ELLEN |
What did you tell him?
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CATHY |
I told him I'd give him my answer tomorrow. |
ELLEN |
But do you love him, Miss Cathy?
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CATHY |
Yes,of course!
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ELLEN |
Why?
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CATHY |
Why? That's a silly question, isn't it? |
ELLEN |
No,not so silly. Why do you love him? |
CATHY |
Because he is handsome and pleasant to be with. |
ELLEN |
That's not enough.
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CATHY |
Because he'll be rich someday,and I'll be the finest lady in the county. |
ELLEN |
And now tell me how you love him.
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CATHY |
I love the ground under his feet, the air above his head and everything
he touches. |