Too pure—too honorable—to allow
A passion for her dearest friend’s betrothed
To master her. You should have heard her plead
Your hopeless cause. She struggles with her love,
And tries to keep it down—but still she loves.
Zeo. (astounded). And you return this love?
Phil.Most heartily.
(With affectionate gesture). I’m getting weary of you, and I wish
That I could find sufficient argument
To justify me in releasing you. (She shrinks from him.)