Beauty and the Beast
John:
She is so young and so kind and so beautiful that I dared not ask for her hand before, but given the change in your situation, I wonder if she might marry a lowly tradesman like me. You have my blessing, but it is up to Belle. Belle, will you marry me? I will whisk you away from this terrible situation and give you a life of luxury. It is a kind offer, but I cannot leave my father in his hour of need. I must go with him and help him in our small house in the countryside. He is getting older and he is not used to being poor. I cannot leave him now. Spoken like a true daughter. I, on the other hand, would love to leave my Dad and marry you. I am no good at being poor and I hate work. You wanted to marry me five minutes ago so let’s just erase the part where I called you a lowly tradesman and get married! No, thank you. You rejected me and now I reject you. I wish you good-day. Wait! I’m sure you’d love to marry me, right?
Merchant: John:
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John: Charlotte:
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Henrietta:
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