How do you solve the riddle?
Blanche.Don’t ask me—
Abstract Philosophy won’t answer it.
Take him—he is your Shall. Give in to Fate!
Prin. And you desert me? I alone am stanch!
Hilar. Madam, you placed your trust in woman—well,
Woman has failed you utterly—try man,
Give him one chance, it’s only fair—besides,
Women are far too precious, too divine
To try unproven theories upon.