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Lady Patricia Monologue from Lady Patricia: A comedy in three acts

From Lady Patricia: A comedy in three acts by Rudolf Besier

female · philosophical · 1:14 min

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Am I? I wonder! (BILL: You really are!) Dear, inarticulate boy!... And, Bill, remember this. We have put our hands to the plough, and there must be no turning back. The martyrdom which must be lifelong has only just begun. I feel I shall find strength to play my bitter rôle to the final curtain. For I love renunciation, endurance, and purity. They are such exquisite virtues. And virtue is very beautiful.... But you are made of more earthly materials, my poor boy. Do you realise that your love must always remain unsatisfied? Can you love me without the faintest hope of more reward than a look, a touch, a kiss?... (BILL: That’s all right, Patricia. Don’t you worry about me.) But you are young and vigorous and passionate....

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20s · longing · love · renunciation · endurance · purity

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