But, we prefer to be the sport and dupes of men.
Urania
Say no more, Jenny. My incensed heart is resolved. If I can, I will
avenge our whole sex on this man.
Jenny
What, then? To get the world's attention, does it take more than to
wear a pretty wig? An empty head, a little whipper snapper, who
admires only himself, and chatters pleasantly, because he has good
manners, can plead with us about his love with complete impunity. He
surprises us and makes his ardent declaration--but recoils when it
comes time to make good on it. It's a hideous thing that cries to
heaven for vengeance. Abuse like this is grounds for revoking the
license we give men. Even if you don't want to marry him to avenge
yourself, you must do it to enrage him, and to satisfy the rest of us!
Urania (sighing)
But, if he no longer loves me, what good is it to force him into such
a sad marriage?
Jenny
Who marries only for love nowadays? That was fine, when you were an
adolescent. It's no crime to marry without love, and, even without
respect. What's necessary is to marry! You are at an age when your
attractions will wither and disappear. The advice I'm giving you, in
my zeal, is good. I intend to apply it to myself. To be an old maid is
a frightful evil, far worse than all the unhappiness that marriage can
cause.
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