the lady of the house?

Oli. If I do not usurp myself, I am.

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Vio. Most certain, if you are she, you do usurp your-self;

for what is yours to bestow is not yours to reserve. But

this is from my commission: I will on with my speech in

your praise, and then show you the heart of my message.

Oli. Come to what is important in't: I forgive you the

praise.

Vio. Alas, I took great pains to study it, and 'tis