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Matt has been told by his daughter Dolly to take his nephew aside and chastise him for his flirtatious behavior with a married woman. To begin with Matt takes his task to heart as, despite his cynicism, he understands and upholds the strict moral code of this post-Victorian society.. However, as their conversation progresses, he cannot maintain his unnaturally stern composure for very long. He finds himself having sympathy for the young man and remembers his own discretions as a young man.
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Lucas. I can't think what's the matter with Dolly. She has done nothing but snub me all the evening.
Matt. [Looking at him sternly.] So I should imagine!
Lucas. [Startled by his manner.] I say, have I done anything?
Matt. Done anything! I'm a man of the world! nobody can accuse me of being strait-laced, and[44] therefore I suppose you think you can come
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