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The Art of being Bored

Edouard Pailleron

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. . .She’s pretty—very pretty! With my Suzanne, and Lucy, despite her glasses, that makes three pretty women in my house—and heaven knows that’s not too many! (She drinks) And how on earth did a charming girl like you happen to marry that awful Republican?

Paul. (Chaffingly) Oh, Duchess, I a Republican!

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Duchess. Well, you were one, at least! (She drinks again)

Paul. Oh, well, like everyone else, when I was little. That is the measles of politics, Duchess, everybody has to have it.

Duchess. (Laughing) Ah, oh, ah, the measles! Isn’t he funny! (To Jeanne) And you, my dear, you like a joke once in a while, too?

Jeanne. Oh, Duchess, I have no objection to a little frivolity—in moderation.

Duchess. That isn’t very frivolous, but it’s better than nothing. Well, well—I like a little frivolity myself, especially in a person of your age. (To the maid) Here, tak. . . Read More

Community Reviews

A nice farce about 19th-century politics and manners.