Yes, my joy would be
so great--
Angelica:
So that you would publish that, too. See how your transports of joy or
despair give away everything! They would divulge my secret, and from
them my mother would know what I want to do: then she would cross me
furiously. Thus I find that I am wise to keep you ignorant of my true
intentions.
Edward:
I can't be ignorant of them, ingrate. They are so plain. So I tell
you, I've just learned you will be betrothed to Mr. Nelson, today.
Angelica:
That is possibly true.
Edward:
And that's why I came here.
Angelica:
Well go away, then.
Edward:
And that is what has made me understand all your politics. I see
you've managed me up to this point because I am friends with your
mother. You fear that, irritated by your refusal, I will prevent this
marriage.
Angelica:
Prevent this marriage! I believe you are a very gallant man to prevent
me from securing my advantage.
Edward:
No, cruel woman, no. Don't worry. If you are happy with another, I
will die, but I will not prevent you.
Angelica:
You are ruining my plans already. But I do believe that if I had no
inclination for you, you wouldn't try to force my feelings.
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