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'Tis I. Pray what have you to say to me?

MEPHISTOPHELES (aside to her)

I know you now—and therefore will retire;

At present you've distinguished company.

Pardon the freedom, Madam, with your leave,

I will make free to call again at eve.

MARTHA (aloud)

Why, child, of all strange notions, he

For some grand lady taketh thee!