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Cleopatra is toying with her lover, Marc Antony. She wants to make him feel guilty for being away from her and to draw his attention. She is petulant and adolescent in her childish games. Cleopatra does not realize that Antony has something important to tell her and ignores his attempts to interrupt her melodramatic outburst. Finally, she learns that his wife, Fulvia, has died and Antony must return to Rome. Although Cleopatra continues to goad her lover, she finally relents and they prepare to
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CLEOPATRA
Where is he?
CHARMIAN
I did not see him since.
CLEOPATRA
See where he is, who's with him, what he does:
I did not send you: if you find him sad,
Say I am dancing; if in mirth, report
That I am sudden sick: quick, and return.
[Exit ALEXAS]
CHARMIAN
Madam, methinks, if you did love him dearly,
You do not hold the method to
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