Schmettau Monologue from Moral

From Moral by Ludwig Thoma

male · anguished · 54 sec

It was not his intention. (To the Assessor.) Then I will assume that it was never said. (The Assessor clicks his heels.) I am somewhat nettled but you cannot be surprised at that. You can imagine with what care I undertook this task. This Madame de Hauteville was recommended to me by reliable parties. She has good manners and does not talk. (COMMISSIONER: In her way, she certainly seems a very decent person.) Absolutely. Since it was my belief that His Highness must learn to know life, I could not find a better place. (To the Commissioner.) We understand each other? (COMMISSIONER: Certainly.) Every guarantee against vulgarity; everything tip-top. Now picture it to yourself. I do all a man possibly can and this inconceivably awful scandal happens.

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