Ant. How neat it is, I can't tell, but I'm sure, it is not very becoming, either a Maid or a Matron.
Mag. Why so?
Ant. Because here's Books lying about every where.
Mag. What have you liv'd to this Age, and are both an Abbot and a Courtier, and never saw any Books in a Lady's Apartment?
Ant. Yes, I have seen Books, but they were French; but here I see Greek and Latin ones.
Mag. Why, are there no other Books but French ones that teach Wisdom?
Ant. But it becomes Ladies to have something that is diverting, to pass away their leisure Hours.
Mag. Must none but Ladies be wise, and live pleasantly?
Ant. You very improperly connect being wise, and living pleasantly together: Women have nothing to do with Wisdom; Pleasure is Ladies Business.
Mag. Ought not every one to live well?