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Eugene Marchbanks has just arrived at the house of Reverend James Morell with Morell’s wife, Candida. While Candida is out of the room, Marchbanks cannot contain his emotions any longer, and declares his love for Morell’s wife. He believes that their marriage is hollow and (falsely) tells Morell that Candida does not love him. While Morell tries to contain his anger and offer advice to the idealistic young poet, his temper eventually gets the better of him and he becomes physically aggressive
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MORELL (still busy at the table). You'll stay to lunch, Marchbanks, of course.
MARCHBANKS (scared). I mustn't. (He glances quickly at Morell, but at once avoids his frank look, and adds, with obvious disingenuousness) I can't.
MORELL (over his shoulder). You mean you won't.
MARCHBANKS (earnestly). No: I should like to, indeed. Thank you very much. But—but—
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