1 CRITO
to CHREMES. What is that? CHREMES
The names don't agree. CRITO
Troth, she had another when little. CHREMES
What was it, Crito? Can you remember it? CRITO
I'm trying to recollect it. PAMPHILUS
aside. Am I to suffer his memory to stand in the way of my happiness, when I myself can provide my own remedy in this matter? I will not suffer it. Aloud. Hark you, Chremes, that which you are trying to recollect is "Pasibula." CHREMES
The very same. CRITO
That's it. PAMPHILUS
I've heard it from herself a thousand times. SIMO
I suppose, Chremes, that you believe that we all rejoice at this discovery. CHREMES
So may the Gods bless me, I do believe it. PAMPHILUS
What remains to be done, father? SIMO
The event itself has quite brought me to reconcilement. PAMPHILUS
O kind father! With regard to her as a wife, since I have taken possession of her, Chremes will not offer any opposition. CHREMES
The plea is a very good one, unless perchance your father says any thing to the contrary. PAMPHILUS
Of course, I agree. SIMO
Then be it so.
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