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Prince Otto

CHAPTER VI--THE PRINCE DELIVERS A LECTURE ON MARRIAGE, WITH PRACTICAL
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And for jealousy, what ground have I?
A dog-in-the-manger jealousy is a thing the dogs may laugh at.

But at least, in the world's eye, I am still your husband; and I ask you if you treat me fairly?
I keep to myself, I leave you free, I have given you in everything your will.

What do you in return?
I find, Seraphina, that you have been too thoughtless.

But between persons such as we are, in our conspicuous station, particular care and a particular courtesy are owing.

Scandal is perhaps not easy to avoid; but it is hard to bear.' 'Scandal!' she cried, with a deep breath.


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