FAUST

One glance, one word from thee doth charm me more
Than the world's wisdom or the sage's lore.

[He kisses her hand.]

MARGARET

Nay! trouble not yourself! A hand so coarse,
So rude as mine, how can you kiss!
What constant work at home must I not do perforce!
My mother too exacting is.

[They pass on.]

MARTHA

Thus, sir, unceasing travel is your lot?