3:40 AM
[Private to Sibyl Vane]
Forgive my being so forward, especially at these early hours of the morning, but I cannot bare to contain the truth of my soul's longing. Last night I witnessed your stunning performance at the Opera House. You alone caught my eye, and I believe I yours, or maybe it was a trick of the light and of my foolish heart. How elusive you were, disappearing so quickly from the stage just as I yearned for more, more of your exquisite beauty and grace. But, oh how enchanted I have been ever since, your image dancing through my dreams. Awakening was the harshest reality has been. I know you must receive adoration to fill many lifetimes, and yet, just perhaps you're trying to remember that one face among a crowd. Perhaps you too felt as I do, and wished to know the name of Dorian Gray.
Please meet with me today, even if only to tell me that I have been misled by wild fancy and that I shall bother no you further.
[Private to Basil Howard & Henry Wotton]
I'm going to do it, I will ask Sibyl Vane to marry me. If she accepts, may I announce the engagement at your (Wotton's) party this evening?
Forgive my being so forward, especially at these early hours of the morning, but I cannot bare to contain the truth of my soul's longing. Last night I witnessed your stunning performance at the Opera House. You alone caught my eye, and I believe I yours, or maybe it was a trick of the light and of my foolish heart. How elusive you were, disappearing so quickly from the stage just as I yearned for more, more of your exquisite beauty and grace. But, oh how enchanted I have been ever since, your image dancing through my dreams. Awakening was the harshest reality has been. I know you must receive adoration to fill many lifetimes, and yet, just perhaps you're trying to remember that one face among a crowd. Perhaps you too felt as I do, and wished to know the name of Dorian Gray.
Please meet with me today, even if only to tell me that I have been misled by wild fancy and that I shall bother no you further.
[Private to Basil Howard & Henry Wotton]
I'm going to do it, I will ask Sibyl Vane to marry me. If she accepts, may I announce the engagement at your (Wotton's) party this evening?