Wednesday, January 1, 2025

 

Today’s Totally Random Lines

 

And, trust me, I was coming to you. You look very ill.

 

Mistress Page

The Merry Wives of Windsor        Act II Scene i, Line 34


This is Mistress Page’s reply to Mistress Ford (these being the two titular Merry Wives). M. Ford has just shown up at M. Page’s house, and M. Page is telling her that she had been about to head to her house. The you look very ill part is a bit of a red herring, because there’s nothing wrong with M. Ford, and her health is not at issue here.

So, we’re starting the new year off with The Merry Wives. How about that. It’s not one of Will’s more famous plays, nor one of his more highly praised ones. It’s a farce with a bit of slapstick; much like many of his comedies. And I guess it’s okay if that’s what you’re looking for.

I think I’ll take a pass on any more about today’s line (since I don’t have anything) and instead move directly to a Mojo pic.

 

Happy New Year y'all!


 

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