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Jean and Julie have just consummated their relationship and Julie is now in a state of turmoil. Having slept with Jean, she does not feel that she can stay in the family home with her father, but where can she go? She begs Jean to go away with her but his indifference begins to show. As Julie drinks heavily, his disdain her for her and her social status begin to creep into the conversation, and she begs him to treat her gently like he did before.
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JEAN. There, you see, and you heard them. Do you think it's possible for us to remain here any longer?
JULIE. No, I don't. But what's to be done?
JEAN. Fly! Travel—far from here!
JULIE. Travel—yes—but where?
JEAN. To Switzerland—to the Italian lakes. You have never been there?
JULIE. No—is it beautiful there?
JEAN. Oh, an eternal summer! Oranges,
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