Sylvia Monologue from The Philanderer

From The Philanderer by Bernard Shaw

female · contemplative · 45 sec

Yes, you would think he was a great deal better. But the microbes are at work, slowly but surely. In another year it will be all over. Poor old Dad! it's unfeeling to talk about him in this attitude: I must sit down properly. (She comes down from the settee and takes the chair near the bookstand.) I should like papa to live for ever just to take the conceit out of Paramore. I believe he's in love with Julia. CHARTERIS (starting up excitedly). In love with Julia! A ray of hope on the horizon! Do you really mean it?

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