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Robert A. Heinlein - A Comedy Of Justice
Atec Февраль 27 2008 02:52:13
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. Against Scripture.'
She made no answer.
'Margrethe... please put your skirt on.'
She said softly, 'Almost you persuade me, dearest. Will you explain why you want me to do so?'
'What? Because those shorts, worn alone, are indecent!'
'I don't see how an article of clothing can be indecent, Alec. A person, yes. Are you saying that I am indecent?'
'Uh - You're twisting my words. When you wear those shorts - without a skirt - in public, you expose so much of yourself that the spectacle is indecent. Right now, walking this highway, your limbs are fully exposed... to the people in that car that just passed, for example. They saw you. I saw them staring!'
'Good. I hope they enjoyed it.'
'What?'
'You tell me that I am beautiful. But you could be prejudiced. I hope that my appearance is pleasing to other people as well.'
'Be serious, Margrethe; we're speaking of your naked limbs. Naked.'
'You are saying my legs are bare. So they are. I prefer them bare when the weather is warm. What are you frowning at, dear? Are my legs ugly?'
('Thou art all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee!') 'Your limbs are beautiful, my love; I have told you so many times. But I have no wish to share your beauty.'
'Beauty is not diminished by being shared. Let's get back to the subject, Alec; you were explaining how my legs are indecent. If you can explain it. I don't think you can.'
'But, Margrethe, nakedness is indecent by its very nature
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