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But I have no choice
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if I am not to be an object of ridicule and pity.
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If you wish to break off our understanding,
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I'll accept your decision.
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After all, it's never been announced.
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We may dissolve it with the minimum of discomfort.
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Forgive me. I don't mean to offend you.
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I am simply paying you the compliment of being honest.
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No, in many ways, if I can manage to bring it off,
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this will mean we come to the marriage
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on slightly more equal terms.
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I think that pleases me.