King. Here we are again!
Gen. I ask you, have you ever known what it is to be an orphan?
King. Often!
Gen. Yes, orphan. Have you ever known what it is to be one?
King. I say, often.
All (disgusted). Often, often, often. (Turning away.)
Gen. I don’t think we quite understand one another. I ask you, have you ever known what it is to be an orphan, and you say “orphan.” As I understand you, you are merely repeating the word “orphan” to show that you understand me.
King. I didn’t repeat the word often.
Gen. Pardon me, you did indeed.
King. I only repeated it once.