Kitabı oku: «The Picture of Dorian Gray. B1 / Портрет Дориана Грея», sayfa 14

Lady Henry walked away, and Lord Henryadvised Dorian not to get married. “Men marry because they are tired. Women – because they are curious. As a result, both are disappointed,” he said. Dorian admitted he would probably not get married in the future, because he was too much in love with Sibyl Vane. She was an actress who wasn't well-known yet, but, according to Dorian, would soon be, as she was a genius.

Despite hisscepticism towards women, Lord Henry listened attentively as Dorian shared the story of how he and Sibyl first met. Three weeks ago, Lord Henry sparked Dorian's desire to know everything about the world. So one evening, although the city was dull, grey, and monstrous, Dorian went out and, feeling oddlydelighted, wandered into a little theatre, where he encountered the greatest love of his life. The word 'greatest' made Lord Henry laugh, but Dorian continued. Sibyl's beauty captivated him, and he started going to that theatre every night.

Dorian also spoke about Sibyl's personality. She wasshy, gentle, and child-like. When she talked to Dorian, she was always nervous and called him Prince Charming. She lived with her mother, who was also an actress, and knew so little about the real world.