I am selfish, father? Because I will not become the thing I despise?And narrow, Philips, to despise what you do not know.I am to be a painted popinjay! I tell you, sir, Cleone may take me as I am!Or leave you as you are, said Sir Maurice gently.
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I am selfish, father? Because I will not become the thing I despise?And narrow, Philips, to despise what you do not know.I am to be a painted popinjay! I tell you, sir, Cleone may take me as I am!Or leave you as you are, said Sir Maurice gently.