Townly:
What are you saying? Either you think marriage is good or bad--you
long for it or you dread it.
Angelica:
I don't long for it and I don't dread it. I've only voiced some simple
reflections without taking one side or the other. The pros and cons
seem pretty well balanced to me. That's what has suspended my choice
up to now.
Mrs. Townly:
Your indecision begins to make me impatient. You have too much
character to remain in a situation so indolent.
Angelica:
That's the situation a young girl ought to remain in until her mother
can decide for her without difficulty.
Mrs. Townly:
But if I decided to marry you?
Angelica:
My reasons for marrying would become stronger for the reason that my
duty would make me forget all the contrary arguments.
Mrs. Townly:
And if I decide to keep you single.
Angelica:
Then the reasons against marriage would appear to me to be the best.
Mrs. Townly:
What talk, what a tractable spirit. I cannot get it out of you. What?
You won't give me the pleasure of knowing your inclination.
Angelica:
My inclination is to follow yours.
Mrs. Townly:
She won't give up her opinion.
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