Rafael Monologue from The Ghetto: A Drama in Four Acts

From The Ghetto: A Drama in Four Acts by Herman Heijermans

male · contemplative · 53 sec

I can't say I do. I weigh 12 stone, Rebecca, and your father won't give but 8000 guilders. That's--that's 666 guilders a stone; 14 into 666, that's only 45 guilders a pound! And---- (REBECCA: No, it's over 47-1/2 guilders a pound.) I am sure you are right--only 47-1/2 guilders a pound he'll give for me. No, I can't say I call that business. (REBECCA: You don't seem to have much sentiment about it, Rafael.) Ah, if it were only a matter of sentiment! (She comes down two steps.) But sentiment after business, Rebecca, after business. I am 40 inches round the chest, Rebecca; and if my heart should swell I should be doubtless 45. But at eight thousand guilders, Rebecca, it doesn't swell!

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