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The Dancing Master and the Music Master are employed by M. Jourdain to teach the finer intricacies of dance and musicianship to assist with his intention of becoming a gentleman. They both recognize that their employer has no taste and is a foolish buffoon. His lack of refinery and appreciation for their arts frustrates them and they ardently wish that he truly appreciated and understood the lessons they provide. Despite their frustration, they are quick to take the large quantities of money he
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MUSIC MASTER: (To Musicians) Come, come into this room, sit there and wait until he comes.
DANCING MASTER: (To dancers) And you too, on this side.
MUSIC MASTER: (To Pupil) Is it done?
PUPIL: Yes.
MUSIC MASTER: Let's see... This is good.
DANCING MASTER: Is it something new?
MUSIC MASTER: Yes, it's a melody for a serenade that I set him to composing here,
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