That no one ever needs to call me twice.
Faus. I spake in haste. I did not weigh my words.
Meph. That may be, or it may not be. I have
A character for promptness to maintain,
And can’t afford to risk my reputation
On the mere hazard that your words were idle.
Faus. You’ve saved your character, and so depart—
Prime cause of sin—accursed of God and man!
Meph. Unjust—illogical! But you’re a Churchman.
Prime cause of sin! Why, evil comes from good,