"If I knew but of a key to his heart, my closet should be open to him directly
— Geisweiler, Maria (fl. 1799); Kotezebue (1761-1819)
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Printed for C. Geisweiler [etc.]
Date
1799
Metaphor
"If I knew but of a key to his heart, my closet should be open to him directly
Metaphor in Context
H. PLUM.
He is not so much in the wrong; but it is his fault. If I knew but of a key to his heart, my closet should be open to him directly. But, that would be music to the deaf. He would laugh, and I--gnash my teeth.
(he sets down, and leans his head on his hand)
Yes, it is consoling, to awaken compassion in the bosom of a friend-- But silence is still better--then to be misunderstood and laugh'd at, is ten times more bitter!
He is not so much in the wrong; but it is his fault. If I knew but of a key to his heart, my closet should be open to him directly. But, that would be music to the deaf. He would laugh, and I--gnash my teeth.
(he sets down, and leans his head on his hand)
Yes, it is consoling, to awaken compassion in the bosom of a friend-- But silence is still better--then to be misunderstood and laugh'd at, is ten times more bitter!
Categories
Provenance
Searching in HDIS (Drama)
Date of Entry
09/07/2005
