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Rose tells her aunt the reason that she has no suitors knocking at her door. She lives by a strict book of etiquette and can find no suitors worthy. Her attitude concerns her aunt as she is the most beautiful girl in the village and deserves happiness. However, despite Rose's sweet nature, she is cold and righteous towards those she deems lacking in morals. Dame Hannah tries to encourage Rose to consider local farmer, Robin Oakapple (who is actually Sir Ruthven in disguise).
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Hannah. Whither away, dear Rose? On some errand of charity, as is thy wont?
Rose. A few gifts, dear aunt, for deserving villagers. Lo, here is some peppermint rock for old gaffer Gadderby, a set of false teeth for pretty little Ruth Rowbottom, and a pound of snuff for the poor orphan girl on the hill.
Hannah. Ah, Rose, pity that so much goodness should not help to
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