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Mrs Erlynne Monologue from Lady Windermere's Fan

From Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde

female · comedic · 2:03 min

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Charming ball it has been! Quite reminds me of old days. (Sits on sofa.) And I see that there are just as many fools in society as there used to be. So pleased to find that nothing has altered! Except Margaret. She’s grown quite pretty. The last time I saw her—twenty years ago, she was a fright in flannel. Positive fright, I assure you. The dear Duchess! and that sweet Lady Agatha! Just the type of girl I like! Well, really, Windermere, if I am to be the Duchess’s sister-in-law— (LORD WINDERMERE: But are you—?) Oh, yes! He’s to call to-morrow at twelve o’clock! He wanted to propose to-night. In fact he did. He kept on proposing. Poor Augustus, you know how he repeats himself. Such a bad habit! But I told him I wouldn’t give him an answer till to-morrow. Of course I am going to take him. And I dare say I’ll make him an admirable wife, as wives go. And there is a great deal of good in Lord Augustus. Fortunately it is all on the surface. Just where good qualities should be. Of course you must help me in this matter. (LORD WINDERMERE: I am not called on to encourage Lord Augustus, I suppose?) Oh, no! I do the encouraging. But you will make me a handsome settlement, Windermere, won’t you?

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Mrs. Erlynne is discussing a marriage proposal from Lord Augustus, revealing her playful yet strategic approach to relationships and societal expectations.

40s · anticipation · love · identity · ambition · power

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