The Age of Innocence
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It was vile.
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But if he chooses to fight,
he can say things that might be un--

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That are disagreeable to you.
Say them publicly...

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...so that they could be
damaging even if--

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If...?
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Even if they were unfounded.
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What harm could accusations
like that do me here?

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Perhaps more harm than anywhere else.
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Our legislation favors divorce,
but our social customs don't.

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Well, not if the woman...
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...has appearances...
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...in the least degree against her,
has exposed herself...

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...by any unconventional behavior...
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...to offensive insinuations and....
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Yes. So my family tell me.
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Our family. You'll be my cousin soon.
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And you agree with them?
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What could you possibly gain
that would make up for the scandal?

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My freedom.
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But aren't you free already?
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It's my business to help you
see these things...

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...the way people who
are fondest of you see them.

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If I didn't show you how they judge
such matters, it wouldn't be fair.

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No, it wouldn't be fair.

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