Merriman and Emilia are both servants in the same household.
Merriman: Excuse me, I am looking for a Cecily’s diary, you wouldn’t have happened to see it by any chance?
Emilia: No! I am terribly sorry, I have not. That “Poor lady, she’ll run mad” if she loses her diary (3.3.315)! You better find that soon. I know I would. That’s where I express my feelings about how I dislike my husband so.
Merriman: “I suppose that is all right?” (29). To just speak poorly about your husband?
Emilia: What ever do you mean?
Merriman: You think it is okay to write badly and negatively of your husband.
Emilia: Yes it is! “I will not charm my tongue; I am bound to speak” (5.2.181). My husband, Iago is the strangest, most evil man ever. “I’m gonna get real weird with it” and tell you the truth, Merriman.
Merriman: “Yes, Miss,” do continue (24).
Emilia: Well to start off, he calls me names all the time! He really does treat me terribly. All my married life, I have accepted it. But now, I think I should put a stop to it. Don't you agree? And, I have an idea.
Merriman: “Yes, Miss” (24)?
Emilia: Well, I know that I do not love him so anymore. I have to admit, “I have a thing for you” (3.3.299). The way you serve, the way you bring drinks, the way you call the dog-cart. Everything about you....I think I am in love.
Merriman: “Yes, Miss” (24). Okay.
Emilia: Well then it is settled, meet me back here at 10:00. We shall embrace and run away together, to be married for the rest of our lives.
Merriman: “Yes, Miss” (24).
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