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1. “ I want to know, if you will tell me,” Montanelly went on; “whether you have found
yourself by a vow, or – in any way”.
“ There is nothing to tell, dear Padre; I have not bound myself, but I am bound.”
“ I don’t understand – “
“ What is the use of vows? They are not want binds people. If you feel in a certain
way about a thing, that binds you to it; if you don’t feel that way, nothing else can bind
you “
Gadfly, 29
2. I venture very respectfully to advise your Eminence not to attempt it.
Gadfly, 276
3. And I can assure you that no one has any doubt as to either the ability or the good-
will. Gadfly, 127

4. “ I quite agree with you that it is detestably malicious”, she said, laying down the
manuscript. Gadfly, 124
5. And I warn you once more that this kind of talk will do you no good.
Gadfly, 66
6. I warn you that, unless you are prepared to furnish me with a satisfactory explanation,
I shall feel bound to complain to the English Ambassador.
Gadfly, 55
7. A priest? By Jove, so he is! Yes, I forgot; vow of chastity, and all that sort of thing.
Well, then, we’ll be charitable and suppose the boy’s his nephew.
Gadfly, 27
8. He signed and shrugged his shoulders resignedly. “I submit, signora.” Gadfly, 132
9. If you care to know what I personally think – I disagree with the majority on (your)
both points…
10. …I quite agree with you that Italy is being led away… Gadfly, 130
11. I’ll bet you my Indian dagger against the bottled tape – worm in your den that she’ll
swallow the biggest lie I can invent. That’s a generous offer, and you’d better jump at
it.”
12. “Thanks, I’m not so fond of murderous tools as you are.” Gadfly, 176
13. “I c-cong-gratulate You Eminence.” Gadfly, 266
14. I would suggest that we start an organised propaganda and agitation against the
jesuits. Gadfly, 95
15. And I once more most earnestly assure your Eminence that your refusal is
endangering the peace of the town. Gadfly, 272
16. I only ask you to remember this, and to be careful. Gadfly, 18
17. Oh, I don’t deny that this is clever enough in its way; but you had better read the
thing yourself. Gadfly, 124
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