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RhACT III. over the strong. It is the only tyranny that lasts.

GERALD But haven't women got a refining influence?

LORD ILLINGWORTH Nothing refines but the intellect.

GERALD Still, there are many different kinds of women, aren't there?

LORD ILLINGWORTH Only two kinds in society: the plain and the coloured.

GERALD But there are good women in society, aren't there?

LORD ILLINGWORTH Far too many.

GERALD But do you think women shouldn't be good? 113