Mary: Thank you for coming to Sybil's rescue. You were very brave. She told me you knocked a man down.

 

Matthew: I hope I did my duty.

 

Mary: Are you a creature of duty?

 

Matthew: Not entirely¹.

 

Mary: When you laugh with me or... flirt² with me...is that a duty? Are you conforming to the fitness of things? Doing what's expected?

 

Matthew: Don't play with me. I don't deserve it. Not from you.

 

Mary: You must be careful not to break Sybil's heart. I think she has a crush on you.

 

Matthew: Well, that's something no-one could accuse you of.

 

Mary: Oh, I don't know.

 

Matthew: I assume you speak in a spirit of mockery.

 

Mary: You should have more faith.

 

Matthew: Shall I remind you of some of the choicest remarks you made about me when I arrived here? Because they live in my memory. As fresh as the day they were spoken.

 

Mary: Oh, Matthew. What am I always telling you? You must pay no attention to the things I say.

 

Are you a creature of duty: 你把责任看得很重吗?

 

flirt with: 调戏，调情

 

has a crush on: 爱上，喜欢上

 

in a spirit of: 本着……的精神，以某种精神（态度）

 

live in my memory: 一切都还历历在目

 

As fresh as the day they were spoken: 记忆犹新

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