The Princess Casamassima. Frank J. Morlock
whereas Rosy—
Madame
Yes, and my tongue!
Paul
This lady looks after several others in our tenement—and reads to my sister.
Madame
It would enrage me! You are too patient, you English.
Paul
We need patience. We shall never do anything without that.
Poupin
You’re perfectly right about that. You cannot say it too often. It will be a tremendous job. Only the strong will prevail.
Paul (to Hyacinth)
Madame says we ought to know each other—
Hyacinth
Will you tell me all about your plot?
Paul (warily)
It’s not a plot. I don’t care much for plots. It’s just taking a stand on two or three points.
Poupin
A stand, that’s what we must make—a stand! (he begins coughing terribly)
Madame
Between us, we’ve thrown him into a fever. We’d better go.
Paul (to Hyacinth as the Poupins prepare to leave with Vetch)
My mane is Paul—
Hyacinth
And what’s your trade?
Paul
I work for a firm of wholesale chemists at Lambeth.
Hyacinth
And where do you live?
Paul
On the far side of London. The south actually.
Hyacinth
Are you going home now?
Paul
Yes, I’m going to toddle.
Hyacinth
And may I toddle with you?
Paul
If you like, but you won’t learn about any plots. Still coming?
Hyacinth
Yes.
Paul
Come along. You can meet my sister,—her name’s Rosy. You’ve never met anyone like her.
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